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Flying over my house
I must have a nest close by. I see one hawk missing a lot of tail feathers scooping up the red winged blackbirds. They chase him all over. Recently
Osprey over Chippawa?
Over my house in Chippawa Wednesday evening. There were two of them, one higher than the other, slowly circled around for 20 minutes then joined together
Little lost chick
Peter G sent us these pictures of a little lost chick he found in his yard. There are no parents around and he can't see a nest where this little bird
Sighting of two Wolves
We heard howling and yipping for over 6 months in the late evening or early hours of the morning, but previously always in the distance, this was up close! We got out of bed to look and there in the full moonlight and white snow background sat a large animal, about the size of a large Alsatian dog, tall long legs and a huge long brush tail.
I love Raccoons!
Elizabeth from Owen Sound, Ontario, wrote to tell us about her Raccoon encounter ...
Country House for Sale - St Thomas
This beautiful 6 bedroom home on 8.84 acres, with pool, hot-tub & river, is on the market! If you enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, this home may be for you! Your money can buy so much more in St Thomas, Ontario! This home is listed at $975,000 ...
African Lion Safari
Located near Rockton, Ontario, the African Lion Safari has always been an annual excursion for our family, especially when we have visitors from Europe staying with us. The African Lion Safari park is about an hour from Toronto and from London, half an hour from Hamilton and Kitchener, so it is easily accessible from the east or west.
The beautiful Wood Duck
The Wood Duck is considered to be a "Perching Duck", meaning that although this bird feeds on the surface of the water, it tends to perch and build its nests in the holes of trees, rather than on the ground.
Canadian Actor Paul Gross
Born in Calgary, Alberta, on April 30th 1959, he is best known for his portrayal of Constable Benton Fraser in the TV series "Due South" and currently has another Canadian TV show, "Slings and Arrows".
Backyard birds of Ontario
Bird Watching is a fascinating hobby, enjoyed by young and old alike, and all that is required is a quiet spot to observe the birds and a pair of binoculars and a Bird book, such as the Peterson Guide or other field guide to help you identify the birds you see.
Point Pelee
If you want to go to the most southerly point of mainland Canada, then you have to go to Point Pelee. This area is rich in wildlife and I have been told that around half of the species of animals which are found in Ontario, can be found here at the Point!
The luscious Tomato
Have you ever wondered what kind of vegetable these are? Well, you may or may not be surprised to find that it is actually a fruit! In the summer, when they are sun-ripened and sweet, eat them raw, just like an apple, for a snack, delicious with just a sprinkle of salt if you like.
St Thomas, Ontario - a great place to live!
Located south of the city of London, Ontario, and north of the village of Port Stanley on Lake Erie's north shore, St Thomas is in a great location for residents, vacationing families and tourists, with a small-town feel, this city has great schools, an airport and a new arena.
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The Brilliant Blue Jay
The Blue Jays come to our bird feeder all year long and I love to hear their noisy call ... they let the other birds know when there are hawks flying around, they are like Mother Nature's early warning system ...
Red Tailed Hawks
As I travel around this area of Southern Ontario, I often see these majestic birds as they perch on fences and trees watching for their prey, and if I am lucky I will see them take off gracefully, catching a glimpse of their lovely brick-red tail feathers.
The town of St Marys, Ontario
St Marys has a population of 6,300 and is nicknamed "The Stone Town" because of it’s many buildings constructed of the beautiful local limestone, including homes, Churches and commercial buildings.
The beautiful Cardinal
In Canada, one the most distinctly plumed birds is the Cardinal. Of all the birds in Ontario, this brilliantly coloured bird is so spectacular that it is almost unmistakable. This is one of our non-migratory species so it is around the bird-feeders all year long, but shows up so well against the snow, in the winter time.
The Loon in Ontario
The Loon, sometimes called the Great Northern Diver, is found in Ontario, and is the size of a large duck.
Kingsville, Ontario
The pretty town of Kingsville is located right on the north shore of Lake Erie and is well known for its mild weather, world-famous Jack Miner's Bird Sanctuary, and for Colasanti's Tropical Gardens. To other people, this small town is known as the most southerly town in mainland Canada.
Hawk?
I see these birds often flying over our property in Bradford, Ontario. Typically there are one or two. The last couple of days there have been 5
Osprey over Chippawa?
Over my house in Chippawa one Wednesday evening in June. There were two of them, one higher than the other, slowly circled around for 20 minutes then
Possums in Ontario
Hi there - I grew up close to the Bruce Trail in the Hamilton, Ontario area. Living close to the Niagara escarpment I was able to see a lot of different
What is this in the mulberry bush
This bird has grey feathers with a black cap, we have a pair of them. They are about the size of a small Robin. I have not seen them before.
What kind of bird is this.
This bird has been coming to my bird feeder for a few days now. It usually eats with the black bird in photo or with the doves. It flew away with a
Wood Ducks
Wood Ducks showing off in Grenadier Pond, High Park, Toronto. I have been told that these beautiful males will lose their colour in summer and become
Animals
My wife, granddaughter and I had a sick fox living at the bottom our property in Napanee, the poor thing was suffering from mange. Due to the illness
Mystery Cats
Colleen Bond On Easter Sunday April 1st 2018. We had left Haliburton village about 7:30 pm. Traveling down highway 21, about 7-10 minutes out of the town,
Peacocks in Mount Albert area
They were crossing the road then went down the ditch line and into the forest. This was on Boag Road, 1 km west of Highway 48.
Turkey Vulture Tree
Spotted this morning, April 23 2018, on my way to work (8:30am) in Guelph on 25 side road just west of Guelph line. The birds were just sitting in the
Two Red Tail Hawks nesting in Wainfleet
This nesting pair has enjoyed my citidiot tendencies by me sprinkling bird seed EVERYWHERE in the OPEN so I can bird watch. And now the Red Tail Hawks
Great Horned Owl nest
It was amazing to spot this beautiful bird and two young peeking out of their nest. This was in early March 2018, London, Ontario.
Swans near Aylmer
Driving along Pressey Road near Walkers Line, just east of the town of Aylmer, Ontario, yesterday I saw a field of Swans on the south side of the road.
Tundra Swans at the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area
Hubby and I went to see the Tundra Swans at the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area yesterday, Friday, March 23rd 2018. There were lost of people with cameras
Continue reading "Tundra Swans at the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area"
Snowy Owl likes to shop at the new Costco in Grimsby
Though I shot these a few weeks ago, he was back there last night - March 9th 2018 around 18 18:30. There is still a lot of open field around the new
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Owl in the Barn
We entered our barn to milk the cows for the evening and found this owl sitting on top of the door. He let us approach him and take close up photos.
Snowy Owl on Fifty Road
I saw a Snowy Owl, all white, on top of an L.E.D. street light pole, which I actually put up and installed. It was just sitting up there over the bridge
Smileybastard
I saw a mature Bald Eagle and I believe an immature Bald Eagle about 3 km South East of Southampton, Ontario, where Bruce Rd. 3 crosses the Saugeen.
I've seen about 60 so far!
It was approximately 7 pm Wednesday February 28. I was standing outside a Starbucks and heard them coming. At first I thought they were Canada Geese
Could this be a Lynx?
One of our readers sent us this picture of paw prints in the snow ... what do you think this was?
Two Eagles in one tree
After leaving our cabin in Wilno, Ontario, along highway 60 heading east just before Eaganville, my wife and I spotted not one, but two Eagles in one tree.
Cooper's Hawk near bird feeder
We have birds at our feeder all day in Dundas, Ontario, but I haven't seen this guy before ... and he frightened away all of the other birds. He sat
Coy-Wolf?
I spotted this big guy just east of Peterborough, Ontario, on February 10th, 2018. The animal was larger than a Coyote, but displayed similar marking
Snowy Owl at Dr Davey School
As we started our school day, we heard many students amazed at seeing a male Snowy Owl on our school roof. Of course we needed to take pictures and learn
Hawk in January
This hawk was observed on January 14th, on the fence between my yard and our neighbours. The hawk was about 5 metres from the patio door when I shot this picture. It was eating some small animal - a squirrel or chipmunk ...
Snowmobiling near Wiarton
One of our readers wrote ... Several years ago, my mother came to Canada to visit me and my family, for Christmas. During the three weeks she was here, my husband thought it would be a good idea to take her out to see what Snowmobiling was all about.
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