I’m outside a lot. Sometimes I take my camera, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I am just hiking with my dog, or tending the garden. But some days, I will get my camera battery fully charged up, my car full of gas, snacks, binoculars, layers of clothing and a…
The Piping Plover Chicks at Presqu’ile are almost 4 weeks old. Look how they have grown! All 3 chicks are alive and well. They have had lot of changes in their lives over the past couple of weeks. When the chicks were a couple of weeks old, they received identification…
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…
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…
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…
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…
