So, how do you find owls? You go owling. I don’t even know if “owling” is a real word! But it has become part of the vocabulary of family and friends. A few days ago I went owling with a friend who had never done it before. The…
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…
I recently had a two day photo exhibition “Searching for Owls” where I shared 9 of my favourite owls and their stories. I had them printed on canvas, big and bold. They really stood out this way and that’s how I wanted it. I also made up…
This is a great time of year to start feeding the birds! Snow cover makes it more difficult for the birds to find food, and they need more energy to stay warm. I really think that feeding the birds helps us too- even on the most dreary and…
Welcome to Gull Island. This windy, treeless little island in Lake Ontario sits just off the south shore of Presqu’ile Provincial Park, in Brighton, Ontario. It is a haven for wildlife. Discovering who is there during different seasons of the year is what makes Gull Island fascinating. In March, thousands of…
My friend found this quote and has been carrying it around in her journal for ages. Life is like a camera Just capture the good times, Develop from the negatives, And if things don’t work out just take another shot. I love it! At this time of year…
For centuries, people have realized that birds, animals, even insects will appear and disappear during different times of the year. But where do those creatures go? And how do they come back the next year, alive and well? Some of the early theories are just too great not…
