Every year, during spring, something bizarre happens at the Tower Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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She said itsa国际传媒檚 like an Easter egg hunt for golfers and walkers like her.

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Bowman added her neighbours also collect golf balls during their walks.

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Tower Ranchsa国际传媒檚 general manager James Cronk said they donsa国际传媒檛 know why it happens, just that it happens every spring.

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He added that fortunately, they havensa国际传媒檛 received reports of people being injured when the ravens drop the balls. Black Press Media reached out to several other golf courses in Kelowna, but they donsa国际传媒檛 have the same issue.

As for Bowman, shesa国际传媒檚 happy about her golf ball collection. She said picking them up while on her walks is good entertainment, and washing them when she gets home is a good way to pass the time.

Tower Ranch Golf Course opens April 29, for the season.

We have reached out to the Conservation Officer Service to ask if this is the usual raven behaviour and will update this story once more information is available.

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