I love this time of year on top of Grouse Mountain as all of the young birds and mammals are venturing out from their nests and dens.
The cute little guy in the picture is one of the fledgling American Robins from a nest on our very own Wildlife Centre. Robins can have up to three clutches each year if conditions are favourable. At the moment we are seeing the second clutch of young birds leaving the nest. When they first leave the nest they are unable to fly but they quickly exercise their muscles and within a day or two they are lifting off. Young Robins will be independent from their parents at around 4 weeks of age.
In addition to birds, we are seeing lots of young mammals on the mountain. The Black-Tailed Deer are leading their fawns around, young Douglas Squirrels can be seen in the trees and even the occasional mother Black Bear and cub have been spotted.
With our berry bloom just about to happen, birds and mammals alike will be out in full force, chowing down on the scrumptious summer foods.
