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Tag Archives: birding
Winter in High Park
High Park provides a remarkable enclave of natural habitat within the city of Toronto. It holds fascination at any season. In winter the forest canopy opens up, allowing a closer inspection of landscape contours, the structure of trees and easier … Continue reading
Cootes paradise: winter reveals remarkable textures
I happened to be in Hamilton, Ont., yesterday with time on my hands and took the opportunity to explore Cootes Paradise. Steeltown may be notorious for its air pollution, but it also offers access to remarkable green space and natural … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, cootes paradise, hamilton harbour, nature, ontario, wetland
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Citizen scientists can join FeederWatch
The bustle of a birdfeeder offers endless entertainment while also providing food security for feathered neighbours through the winter months. Canadian and American bird lovers can do even more to help by joining Project FeederWatch. Data collected by citizen scientists … Continue reading
Repost: A day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park
Today I am reposting one of the most popular posts from earlier this year. Presqu’ile Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s best birding sites. We visited in May toward the end of spring migration, but it is also a great … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, hunting, lake ontario, migration, parks, presqu'ile provincial park, shorebirds, travel, waterfowl
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State of Canada’s Birds Reports Dramatic Human Influence
We can make a difference. The State of Canada’s Birds 2012, released last month, proves conservation pays off. Unfortunately, more bird populations are declining than improving. This first-of-its-kind national report demonstrates two ways everyone can help: by volunteering for … Continue reading
Breeding Bird Survey is a Rich Ritual
I can think of no better way to welcome summer than by counting birds. Their bright songs and feathers speak eloquently of light and vitality. Every year the North American Breeding Bird Survey delivers small splendours for my eyes and … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, breeding bird survey, conservation, ritual, seasons
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The Baillie Birdathon: My Biggest Day of Birding Ever
The Baillie Birdathon yesterday was an excellent adventure. The birds, as always, presented some surprises. Some of my favourite sightings were black terns and a green heron. At Monticello Wetland a provincially rare Le Conte’s sparrow perched upon the observation … Continue reading
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Tagged baillie birdathon, birding, black tern, conservation, green heron, le conte's sparrow, little tract, luther marsh, wellington county, woodpeckers
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A Day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park
The first day of vacation we spent unexpectedly at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Our intended destination was Prince Edward County, but when I realized how close we were to Presqu’ile I wanted to check it out. It is a great place … Continue reading
Birding Luther Marsh
Yesterday I did a practise run for the Baillie Birdathon. I took along my friend, Jaye, to Luther Marsh. We enjoyed a successful day, in fact each of us saw at least one life bird. Mine was a sandhill crane … Continue reading
How Amateur Birding Aids Conservation
I plan to spend most of today traversing the woods and byways of Wellington County as a dry run for the 2012 Baillie Birdathon. Please consider sponsoring me toward my goal of raising $1,000 for bird conservation. As I will … Continue reading
