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We are currently receiving many submissions to our website and have quite a backlog. I have recently undergone open heart surgery and it will take some time for me to work my way through all our new 200+ submissions.
Sick Fox
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 it was on death's door, unable to hunt and it was starving to death.
The Wild Turkey in Ontario
At the beginning of the 20th century the numbers of these birds had dwindled to such a point that they were in danger of extinction because of loss of habitat and over-hunting.
Dresden, Ontario
In Dresden today there is the Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site which is on part of 200 acres of land purchased by Josiah Henson and other abolitionists.
The Canadian Beaver
This busy rodent can weigh between 33lbs and 77lbs, with an average weight of about 44lbs.
Do you recognize this Mystery Moth?
On my front porch this morning there was a beautiful large green moth and I’m not sure what type of moth it is.
The Groundhog
Groundhogs are widely distributed in North America and common in the Northeastern and Central United States...
Baltimore Oriole Sightings
Several of our readers have written to tell us of their sightings of Orioles
Delhi, Ontario
Located at the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 59, this is a small multicultural community with residents of Dutch, Greek, Belgian, Polish & Ukrainian, Hungarian & German descent.
Port Ryerse Garter Snake and Ms Snapper
On the weekend of June 1st, this large and beautiful Port Ryerse Garter Snake ate a pesky mouse.
Nature Watching in Downtown Toronto
One of our readers wrote ... I just wanted to share a fairly unknown spot in downtown Toronto that is truly magical, the park behind "Evergreen Brickworks"
The Common Goldeneye
The Common Goldeneye is a medium sized diving duck - the male has a black and white head with the noticeable yellow eye and circular white patch, and the female has ...
The North American Badger
Not to be confused with the European Badger, the Badger of North America is ...
Osprey in Thorndale
Brandon from Thorndale (north east of London) wrote to tell us of his Osprey sighting ...
The beautiful Monarch Butterfly
Sometimes known as the Milkweed Butterfly, this is probably the best known butterfly in North America.
Osprey on the Grand River in Brantford
Kevin from Paris wrote and sent these pictures of a family of three Osprey on the Grand River in the area of Brantford, Ontario.
Famous Canadians
There are many famous Canadians on stage, screen and TV, but these are some of my favourites.
Brantford Ontario Opossum
Gloria from Brantford wrote ... An Opossum carrying four babies on her back was in our backyard about 9:00 a.m. this morning ...
Possible Wolf in south Bruce County
Josh from Teeswater wrote ... Last year while out on an evening run I heard howling that I had wondered sounded like a wolf in the distance ...
Garter Snakes
These reptiles range across North America and are successful because they eat almost any food which is available
The Honeybee
These flying insects are valuable to the farmer, orchard owner, and home gardener, as they pollinate many of the crops in this area.
Damselflies
I took these pictures of Damselflies just outside St Thomas, Ontario, as they flitted and flew around our friends' swimming pool
Canadian Farms
We're a country living website for homesteading, self sufficient living and the the good life no matter where you live.
Save these Eagles, Save the Huttonville Forest
Don from Huttonville wrote to us today and asked us to share this with our readers ... please share this with your friends and family and help save this pair of Bald Eagles
Continue reading "Save these Eagles, Save the Huttonville Forest"
Opossums by the Dozen
Twelve of our readers wrote to tell us of their recent Opossum sightings in Ontario ...
Rosy Rhubarb Festival in Shedden, Ontario
Shedden is located at the intersection of Highway 3 and Union Road, west of St Thomas.
Continue reading "Rosy Rhubarb Festival in Shedden, Ontario"
Canadian Actor Christopher Plummer
Born in Toronto but raised in Quebec, Plummer was bilingual, grew up in Senneville, Quebec, and was educated in Montreal ...
Deer Everywhere
We see mostly does with their fawns, but this past month they have been visiting us in the mornings close to our front door because ...
Skunks
One of the animals found in Ontario that is not very popular with humans or other animals, is the Skunk, don’t tangle with ‘em!
Indigo Bunting Visitors
Several of our readers wrote to report their sightings of the beautiful Indigo Bunting ...
