Hello again and Happy Autumn/Halloween! I cannot believe what a warm autumn we’ve been having. It’s been wet, yes, and it’s been windy, yes but it’s been quite amazing to have 20C temperatures the week before Halloween. Oddly enough, in the middle of these warm temperatures, we also had our …
Ahhh, autumn birding…I love it! Those who have followed my posts the past few years will know my love of autumn and the lush, saturated yellows and reds that it brings to Calgary’s parks and gardens. Not only does the city look marvelous, but so do the birds against these …
Project FeederWatch celebrated its 30th anniversary last winter, thanks to dedicated participants who observe birds at their feeders. The information collected through this project over three decades allows scientists to measure important changes in North America’s winter bird populations over time. All are invited to join in this fun and …
Early fall in southern Ontario has, so far at least, been what the weather people call “variable.” One day it’s 30 degrees outside, the air conditioner is running and dinner comes from the barbecue. The day after that, it’s cool enough for a sweater, the heat’s on in the house …
Hello again! Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve written a post from my yard. It’s been an exceptionally busy summer because my husband and I have been doing not just a renovation but a complete kitchen rebuild, floor to roof, new ceiling and all. A huge undertaking, as you …
Late summer in southern Alberta is a fun time as it means the return of many species, passing through on their southward migration. First off, the shorebirds… Usually around the August long weekend I will head east of Calgary to check large, shallow wetlands in the hopes of seeing big …
Once Laura and I began getting more serious about peeping at birds, it didn’t take long to realize that September is a very special month. Here in southern Ontario, September marks the beginning of the fall migrations, and you start seeing all sorts of birds that you haven’t observed at …
Wow, September is here! Summer’s days certainly are numbered now. For anyone who watches the birds and nature overall, you don’t need a calendar to tell you the season is changing. Hawks are on the move and we are seeing Cooper’s Hawks stop in on their fall migration. Osprey have …
Located at the extreme western end of Lake Ontario, the city of Hamilton sits on a large, shallow bay which is connected to the big lake by the Burlington Ship Canal. The canal – 385 feet (118 m) wide and 4,594 feet (1.4 km) long – always has some sort …
Welcome back to our Toronto backyard. The lazy days of Summer got even lazier as unfortunately there was another mishap in our household. Angie had a broken foot in the Spring. Me (Rob) ended up with 2 broken ribs in July along with some nasty scrapes and bruises. We spend …