I admit it. The first time a hummingbird moth buzzed past me in my garden, I thought it was a baby hummingbird. I watched closely, trying to follow this speedy little creature as it hovered and zoomed between flowers. I noticed its long curved proboscis curling in and out as…
Good Morning Presqu’ile! Oh how I love you! There are so many reasons to love Presqu’ile Park, no matter when you visit.You can show up early on a hazy fall morning, and observe as Presqu’ile’s beaches and offshore islands start to come alive with sound and activity. Migrating shorebirds start…
Lots of birds are migrating through right now, some leaving, some just arriving! Here are 4 simple things you can do to help them along in their journeys. 1. Help prevent daytime window collisions. Birds will fly into windows because they see nature in the glass and think they…
Mmmmmmmm! Coffee! Here in North America, we are addicted to it- consuming over 300 million cups of its deliciousness every day. That is big business. It also means that our coffee drinking choices can have a big impact. Let me introduce you to shade grown coffee.…
Believe it or not, the southward migration of birds is in full swing already! Though we may think of migration in terms of the louder, bigger species like Canada Geese, what we may not notice is that there are a whole lot of little birds on their way by too.…
Want wildlife to come to your garden? Plant purple coneflowers! Purple Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea purpurea are absolutely loaded with pollen. So besides being gorgeous, they are like a giant dinner table for all kinds of critters. Look how this butterfly is eating with its curvy proboscis. This…
The note I left on the kitchen counter read “Good morning! I’ve gone to the Frink Centre to look for Virginia Rails. Pets have been fed.” It’s always a good idea to get up early if you want to see wildlife. That doesn’t mean I always do it. …
A Star is Born. The predatory stink bug. This little lady is pretty special. And really, she has always been a star. She has just been waiting to be noticed. It has recently been discovered that she can actually select the colour of eggs she lays, in order to…
It’s July, and my garden is in full bloom. This is the time of year when the zoom lens comes off my camera, and the macro lens goes on. The bigger birds and animals are quiet now, and hiding in the thick leaves of the bush and forest. Now it’s…
Let me introduce you to a bird, a mammal, and a reptile, who all spend part of their lives under the earth. First, perhaps the most surprising one: the Belted Kingfisher! Last month my husband was talking to our neighbours who are in the process of building their house. …
