The Hemlock Looper Moth outbreak is said to last between 3-4 years and now coincides with an outbreak of Phantom Hemlock Looper which saw its last outbreak more than a decade ago.
Invasive pigeons have made their way out of Alaska's large cities to fish camps on the west side of Cook Inlet.
Highbush cranberries benefited from unusually warm, sunny conditions.
A large group of dead northern sea nettles (Chrysaora melanaster) found near the shore in Kasitsna Bay.
An infestation of tussock moths, which have the ability to quickly kill healthy Douglas fir trees, is on the move in British Columbia and the Ministry of Forests says it has now been found further north than ever before.
The city keeps a record of the number of reported sightings of the animals, along with other wildlife. There were three sightings in 2007, about 10 in 2015 and 27 this year.
River otters (Lutra canadensis) observed in a lake that typically is home to beavers.
Unusually high number of horseflies and wasps observed during a year with temperatures and precipitation levels above normal.
While there is no risk to human health, the species of moth can decimate forests
The North Shore is discovering what life is like under moth rule. Eclipses of moths have been flitting, fluttering and generally wreaking havoc around any light source over the past week.
From Belize to Barbados, tourist beaches have been swamped by huge tides of foul-smelling sargassum – and climate change could make the problem worse
Spruce beetles damaged nearly 600,000 acres of forest in 2018, and the damage continues to grow.
A raucous crowd has moved into Cowichan Bay and the volume and odour coming from them is wafting for blocks around. Locals estimate over 300 sea lions have descended on the Cowichan community and their presence is proving a huge tourist draw.
Odd time of year for seals to be eating herring.
Littoinen Lake made headlines in 2017 when it was chemically treated because it was overwhelmed with phosphorous and algae. Now there is a new problem.
Three new humpback whales have been identified off the East Coast of Vancouver Island as that species makes a massive comeback in our waters.
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