Carcajou Bay, Algonquin Park © Brett Hodnett
The beginning of fall is an exciting time for bird enthusiasts as summer fledglings become air-borne adults and join others of their kind on route to warmer climes. This mass exodus is happening all around us. “Fall is one of my favorite times of year to watch birds, especially raptors. When we talk about bird ...
“Bird-building collision fatalities are a leading cause of bird death shared with cat attacks, impacts of habitat destruction, agriculture, urban development, climate change, and invasive species. Many birds affected by these issues are species at risk who can ill-afford this additional stress.” – FLAP Canada. The Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP), a partner of Ontario ...
Piping plover and chick © Brendan Toews
What has Mayor Jackson done to our beach? In one fell swoop, she has undone all of the work that Friends of Sauble Beach (FSB) and many volunteers have done to preserve the dune ecosystems that have made Sauble Beach one of the greatest fresh water shorelines in the world. Beach raking is an ongoing ...
Ruby throated hummingbird © Noah Cole
As summer winds to a close, bird migration season begins! Birds will make the long journey from Ontario to their overwintering habitats. Many hawks, hummingbirds, waterfowl and warblers are already on the move. The coming months will showcase scores more. During a leisurely evening stroll you may spot swallows, swifts or nighthawks as they swoop and dart after the insects they eat. If you head to Lake Ontario or Lake Erie, you may see a turkey vulture or even a golden eagle.
Here are 4 places that urgently need protection. With your help, Ontario Nature will work with and support Indigenous and local partners to help get the protection these special places need.