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The beautiful American Goldfinch

The American Goldfinch is a year round resident in Southern Ontario.

Their yellow plumage is only visible during the summer time as they return to their dull winter colours in the fall.

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Mystery Bird at Killbear Provincial Park

Calling all Ornithologists!

Angela, one of our readers, sent us this report of her sighting of a mystery bird at Killbear Provincial Park.

Please take a look and see if you can help identify this bird.

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Help with Bird Book

I've just caught on to bird watching in my backyard and am fascinated. I live in Ontario, Canada and have bird feeders and lots of flowers in my garden.

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Great meal at Moxie's - London

One of our readers writes - We just got home from a wonderful meal at Moxie's restaurant on Wellington Road, London.

The restaurant is lovely - make sure you check out the opulent bathrooms - there's a TV and fireplace in there!

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The Art of Tennille Rose Will

Toronto artist, Tennille Rose Will, is a wonderful, talented young artist - check out our article on this gifted Canadian artist!

Tennille, who grew up in Aylmer, Ontario, and has travelled world .....

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There are many great London restaurants, some of which are below

London Restaurants, if you are looking for somewhere for a special dinner, or for a quiet Bistro, check out our listing of London Restaurants ...

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Backyard Entertainment

Jody, one of our readers from Ayr, Ontario, tells us of the backyard entertainment that the local Coyotes provide!

They were probably hunting mice and voles in the field.

Thanks Jody, for sending this info to us.

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Fanshawe College - London, with campuses in St Thomas, Simcoe, Woodstock &

The main campus of Fanshawe College is in London, Ontario, with satellite schools in St Thomas, Woodstock, Tillsonburg & Simcoe

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Southern Ontario - an informative guide for visitors, new immigrants, residents

Are you planning to visit Southern Ontario, or will be moving here, you can find information about our beautiful towns, villages, beaches, recreational and employment opportunities, Nature & Wildlife

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Creemore Coyotes

We own a farm in Creemore, Ontario. At 10:30 am I saw a Coyote in the baled field on our property. I have 2 young German Shepherds and am concerned.

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Pouncing Coyote

We live on a small 50-acre farm near Meaford, Ontario. On Wednesday August 18th, while looking out our living room window, I spotted an adult Coyote,

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How easy is it to get a job in Ontario?

Me and my family are hoping to move to Ontario in the next year from the UK. We are all Canadian Citizens so applying for visas/ passports etc is not a

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Help these Coyotes

We have a plea for help - We have two baby Coyotes in back of our shop at 1555 Bishop Street, Cambridge, Ontario. Their mother and one sibling have been

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Kanata Coyotes

Last Summer myself and three other people saw three coyotes run around the side of the barn where I live. It was around 5:00 pm and one of the three decided

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Pair of Bald Eagles west of Forest Ontario

Rob sends us this report from the Wyoming, Ontario, area - I just saw a pair of Bald Eagle cruising the shore of Lake Huron about 5 miles west of Forest,

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Coyotes

DC, one of our readers sent us this report of his sighting of Coyotes - I've seen Coyotes on the 18th hole of Summit Golf Club in North Richmond Hill,

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Wiarton, Ontario

Located at the base of the Bruce Peninsula, Wiarton is a great place to visit in the summer months - there are excellent hiking trails and sceninc caves.

In Winter this area also has a lot to offer, as there are great snowmobiling trails here.

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Coyote in urban Oakville

Karen, one of our readers, writes - This morning we were awoken by the sounds of a Coyote and Raccoon fight. It's not clear who won the fight that took

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Links to other fascinating places to visit world wide

Check out the other fascinating places around the world

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The Mennonites in Southern Ontario

In several towns and villages across Southern Ontario, you will see our Amish and Mennonite neighbours - either driving their horse & buggies, working in the fields, or selling their home grown fruits & vegetables at markets or road-side stands.

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Leamington, Ontario

Leamington is known as the "Tomato Capital of Ontario" - if you are in this area, take the time to visit this Ontario town on the shore of Lake Erie.

This is where you can catch the ferry to Pelee Island and Leamington is also close to Point Pelee National Park.

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Turkey Vulture at Belwood Lake

My son and I spotted what was undoubtedly a Turkey Vulture, several times on the dock at our cottage on Belwood Lake (near Fergus) during the second week

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A bed & breakfast to remember!!!

My favourite Bed & Breakfast is The Davy House, 230 Davy Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! It is excellent in every way ..... great host & hostess,

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Serge

We had many Robins in our yard this year. However, all of sudden they disappeared. We live in Windsor, Ontario. Does anyopne know the reason? Thank you.

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Coyote in Oakville

My wife, dog and I went out on our front porch and from the moment we went out our dog (Stratus) started sniffing very aggressively. Odd enough behavior

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The Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis

Tonight, and perhaps for another couple of nights, the Northern Lights should be visible in Southern Ontario, due to a Solar Eruption on Sunday.

Head outside tonight to a place away from city lights, and see if you can see these mysterious lights in the northern sky .....

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Rough Legged Hawk?

One of our readers sent us this question today - I saw a large bird near my house in west-end Toronto today (Aug 4/10). It flew off the ground and perched

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Greetings from Portugal!

My husband and I have been mulling over the very many different areas of Canada where we can eventually immigrate to. We've gone from Nova Scotia to Alberta

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Hawks in our backyard

We noticed a hawk in our backyard over the last few days. Today we had quite a treat with 3 in our backyard at once. So we think it may be mom with her

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First time sighting of Cedar Waxwing

I have just had the pleasure of seeing two Cedar Waxwings in my backyard. They seem to love my Smoke tree, They pull and pull on the tufts and then fly

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