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…
A bit of mid- winter eye candy for you today! There’s lots to love about winter!
Today was the last day of 2015, and it’s been a great one. I got to visit my favourite Snowy Owl- the Queen of the Island. This morning I got up early and headed down to Presqu’ile Park for a hike out to Gull Island. Right now, Gull Island looks like…
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…
Welcome to Amherst Island! Located on Lake Ontario, just southeast of Kingston, this little island is a haven for wildlife. Every trip to Amherst Island begins and ends with a ferry ride. It’s only 20 minutes, but there’s always lots to see. This time of year, the ferry has…
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…
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…
