I had a Great Gray Owl living on my street last winter. Having a Great Gray Owl around is like having a big secret that you want to tell everyone about but you can’t. You see, Great Gray Owls are rare down here in Southern Ontario. And they…
I usually hear them before I see them. The Evening Grosbeaks are back! It is really special when these beautiful birds from the northern forests decide to pay us a visit. In the 17 years we have lived in our house, they have come about 6 different winters. …
Presqu’ile is pretty much deserted these days. The picnic-ers, birders, photographers, and campers have virtually disappeared. I do see the occasional dog- walkers bundled up against the cold with their faithful friends at their sides. But really, Presqu’ile belongs to the owls now. It’s amazing to see…
This has been a tremendous week for finding owls at Presqu’ile Park. With the mild weather and my family home I have been going there quite a bit. Plus, I just feel compelled…and this blog post will show why! Last Sunday was my first day out at the park…
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The very first owl I ever saw was a Barred Owl. December 2010. I had always thought it would be great to see an owl in the wild, but had never found one before. The sighting of that little Barred Owl started a love affair with Barred Owls that continues…
This is a Saw Whet Owl. Let’s admit it- this owl is breathtakingly adorable. If you live anywhere in the vicinity of Prince Edward County, Ontario, October is the month to you have a chance to see them in person. Saw Whet Owl banding is taking place…
Spectacular shorebirds! You bet. To know them is to love them. These little birds are superstars. Take a look at the gorgeous feather patterns and impressive bills on these shorebirds. Every spring and fall, shorebirds make their epic migratory journey to their arctic breeding grounds, then back…
Baby Hummingbirds are feisty little creatures. This is the best time of year to see them in my garden. Why? Their parents are gone. Migrating south already. The kids now have the garden all to themselves. Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds (The only species of hummingbird in Eastern North America) are fiercely territorial.…
If I’m not around home, you can be pretty sure I have gone down to Presqu’ile. Presqu’ile Provincial Park is located south of Brighton, Ontario, Canada. Birding there is spectacular, because Presqu’ile lies in a major migratory bird route, and has a variety of habitats such as forest, marsh,…
