All eight species of Ontario turtles are now designated as at risk With the arrival of June, turtles are once again on the move. Unfortunately, this migration often involves a hazardous trek across busy roads and highways. Clearly, a turtle’s shell is no match for the crushing weight of a Read more…
Whimbrels, Dunlin and Cattle Egret: Seen in Brighton, Ontario, on May 27. Don Munro Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) (1) – Reported May 26, 2018 11:03 by Bill Crins – Lakefield–Sewage Lagoons, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Read more…
I’ve just returned from my annual birding trip to Point Pelee and Rondeau parks in southwestern Ontario. And, yes, the birds of spring were present in all their diversity and beauty. Every year, however, I notice something deeply unsettling: the reduction in abundance. Take the Wood Thrush, for example. Instead Read more…
Orange-crowned Warbler (Oreothlypis celata) (1) – Reported May 23, 2018 07:23 by Donald A. Sutherland – Peterborough–Trent Rotary Rail Trail, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “singing” Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) (1) – Reported May 21, 2018 09:11 by Iain Rayner Read more…
Great Horned Owl: I took this owlet picture yesterday, May 17, at a nest 1 km west of Springbrook, Ontario. Don Munro Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) (1) – Reported May 17, 2018 11:45 by Ben Taylor – Peterborough–Mervin Line, Peterborough, Ontario – Read more…
From botanical gardens and wildlife centres to museums and coffee farms, the San José area has much to offer As we boarded the bus to San Isidro de Heredia, we were sorry to leave Puerto Viejo, but felt satisfied that we’d experienced much of what Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast has Read more…
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) – Reported May 03, 2018 14:37 by Warren Dunlop – Bailieboro–442-470 Second Line Rd, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Media: 2 Photos – Comments: “In field south of road with CANGs.” Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) Read more…
The Beekeeper’s Lament “O bring me palanquin, All my companions have scattered” Renée Sarojini Saklikar in “Listening to the Bees” Several years ago, a Letter to the Editor appeared in this paper that struck me as particularly poignant. It was from a former Trent University student, Rick Fisher. In the Read more…