© Lora Denis
Louisiana waterthrush © Kelly Colgan Azar
It’s not often that birding becomes an adventure sport, but some birds are worth chasing. And by chasing, I mean sliding through mud, crossing creeks and coming home slightly battered and dirty. But there’s a pride to showing-off the scrapes and bruises acquired in the pursuit of an elusive bird.
“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.” Katrina Mayer I couldn’t agree more. Fresh air, birds singing, the sound of running water – how can you go wrong? Today, I’d like to tell you about five of our nature reserves that are ideal for hiking and reconnecting with nature. I consider these properties to be ...
Black-capped chickadee © Noah Cole
The short time I spent as an intern in the communications department at Ontario Nature left me feeling like I don’t get outside nearly enough. After getting to know the wonderful staff and talking with passionate members at events, I felt inspired to get out and enjoy nature.
Tundra swans and red-winged blackbirds © Noah Cole
As our cold long winter finally came to an end, the bird sounds outside my window enticed me to get outside and observe the early spring migration. On-line bird forums informed me that spring migrants such as red-winged blackbirds, white-throated sparrows, tundra swans and sandhill cranes were beginning to arrive. At the end of March, ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority