Ontario Nature Blog

Worldwide, nature lovers, ornithologists, and photographers are always fascinated by the world of avian flight. Birds’ varied and complex flying patterns have a remarkable power to awe. This article takes us on a trip to discover the unnoticed beauty of bird flight patterns. I am interested in the artistic method of interlacing frames, which reveals ...

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From having pet companions to birdwatching, the love for animals unites many of us. Yet there’s an inconvenient truth: not everyone is aware of the impact that pets have on sensitive wildlife populations. For instance, free ranging cats are one of the biggest threats to birds. Whether to let pet cats roam free outside has ...

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Birding has exploded in popularity in recent years, with many turning to nature as a source of solace and comfort. Whether you’re a veteran birder or just getting started, here are some great birding resources. Birds Canada Birds Canada has a great tool to discover birds in your region. Simply mark your location on the ...

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Nature has an essential yet underrated influence on human wellness. It triggers feelings of awe, joy, connection, self-reflection, and holistic wellness. A simple way that many North Americans engage with nature is through their bird feeders. Birds cast no disparity toward age, gender, ethnicity, health, abledness, etc. They simply exist and through the practice of ...

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The third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (Atlas-3) is a province-wide volunteer bird survey. Beginning on January 1, 2021, the community science project will run for five years. The object is to record breeding birds across Ontario to determine their distribution and abundance. Atlas-3 is a partnership between Birds Canada; Canadian Wildlife Service (Environment and Climate ...

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