Ontario Nature Blog

Any birder who’s seen one, will tell you about the excitement of spotting a red-headed woodpecker. With a striking crimson head and a loud, harsh call, this unmistakable woodpecker takes centre stage on the backyard suet or drilling away into a tree. But unfortunately, things are changing quickly for this woodland standout. A May 2021 ...

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Citizens groups across Ontario are sounding the alarm about the provincial government’s plans to amend the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA). Here’s what you need to know:  1. The overall direction of the ESA review is environmental deregulation. Don’t be fooled. Though the government claims that it wants to improve protections for species at risk, ...

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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.

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What often starts out as a lackluster birding day frequently yields amazing finds. But the best days happen when you arrive with few expectations and simply let the day unfold. I’ll never forget the day when we heard that there was a red-headed woodpecker near the Hamilton airport. I have a thing for woodpeckers and ...

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