In Ontario right now and throughout the world in what will clearly be an historic time, we are being urged to 'stay home' and practice 'social distancing', a term we never faced in our lifetime but is clearly now part of our collective vocabulary. I'm not going to the cottage, I'm not going to any... Continue Reading →
A Classic Birding Adventure
Fellow bird fans will likely have experienced this kind of adventure. The camera gear is double-checked and ready, a new spot has been chosen to visit, and a lot of research has been done into the kind of territory it is, the habitat and features selected carefully. On this trip, I was determined to scour... Continue Reading →
Snowy Owls in Simcoe
Today on the way farther north I was so excited given the sunny weather and warmer temperatures, to take a look around in Simcoe County for owls. Some solid efforts at looking turned out to be well worth the time, as we found 2 Snowies during our travels. To find these beauties you need to... Continue Reading →
Red-tailed Hawk Hunting
During a warmer than seasonable Sunday in December, it was high time to get out for a local hike. Of course my go-to spot for this is along the Etobicoke Creek. I often skip bringing the camera and just enjoy what I see along the way, but I had been reading some advanced photography tips... Continue Reading →
A stranger calling can be a good thing!
When I find a good productive place to explore, I find myself returning over and over, each time looking in a different area. This weekend, the sun was shining early on Sunday, so off I went. The destination was the Humber Arboretum, where I was pretty sure I'd find a Saw-Whet owl (and sure enough... Continue Reading →
Humber Arboretum – Great Horned Owls
Today the weather wasn't really supposed to cooperate according to the meteorologists, and so a nearby trip was planned given lighting might not be ideal. As it turned out the sun came out, and a great day was have following Great Horned Owls around. The Humber Arboretum has proven to be an excellent place for... Continue Reading →
Humber Arboretum – luck after many visits
Last weekend, I had a few excellent trips to the Humber Arboretum. I've somehow never ended up there during the spring or summer and I definitely plan on it this coming spring, but I do manage to go during the winter. The past few visits to the arboretum, I've seen a wide range of smaller... Continue Reading →
Catching up with the marsh
The birds in this post have been nesting on my laptop for a few weeks and I'm finally getting around to sharing them. Over the Canadian May 2-4 weekend I managed two trips to Tiny Marsh and I must say, it was probably the best birding I'll do all year! Tiny Marsh is my go-to... Continue Reading →
Great Day at Tiny Marsh
This post is from last weekend, when I had yet another excellent outing at Tiny Marsh. If you follow this blog you know I love heading over to Tiny Marsh in Tiny Township. I visit the marsh in every season but spring is by far the most exciting time to go. Even before you see... Continue Reading →
When life gives you bugs – make bugonade!
Yesterday I headed into Tiny Marsh all excited about what feathered friends I may find. It's always something different at the marsh and this trip was no exception. The birds were few & far between. The nesting Osprey and their young were still there, and I accidentally flushed countless wood ducks and a few herons.... Continue Reading →