© Lora Denis
Double-crested cormorants © Larry Jordan CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
I was very disturbed to learn about a proposed provincial law, Bill 205, which has support from all parties. If passed, the bill will allow the indiscriminate hunting and trapping of double-crested cormorants, lifting their current protection under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1997. Here are three myths about cormorants that need busting ...
July 18, 2016–Stephanie Muckle
Community Science•Nature Reserves•Pollinators•Reptiles and Amphibians
George G. Newton Nature Reserve © Noah Cole
Late last month, Ontario Nature’s conservation staff hosted a BioBlitz at George G. Newton Nature Reserve, near Goderich. The day kicked off with two sessions, one focused on reptiles and amphibians and the other focused on plants. Jory Mullen of the Huron Stewardship Council led the amphibians and reptiles group. They found six green frogs, ...
Many birds migrate at night, guided by the stars and constellations. In Toronto, as in other North American cities, migrating birds are attracted to the lights left on overnight in downtown buildings. This often results in deadly collisions.
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority