Notes from the Wild

Life Renewed
Apr 12, 2021 |There is much to quicken the pulse at this time of year. So much to see, hear and appreciate.

Winter Ducks
Mar 1, 2021 |For sheer visual pleasure it’s hard to beat the splendour of ducks on a sunny winter’s day.

Mudpuppies
Feb 9, 2021 |I was invited to search for mudpuppies in a Wellington County stream last December.

Brook Trout
Dec 1, 2020 |There is no guarantee that brook trout will continue to thrive in Caledon, Erin and Dufferin in the years to come.

Tree Crickets
Nov 3, 2020 |Singing tree crickets are beautiful. They raise diaphanous wings like miniature sails and vibrate them as they trill their songs.

Hopping and Walkin’ in the Rain
Oct 15, 2020 |This is the time of year to get out after dark and explore… especially as the rain falls.

Singing Insects
Sep 8, 2020 |You likely won’t see many of these without a little dedicated searching.

Beetle Mania
Aug 4, 2020 |Four beetles among hundreds of thousands, each with a unique story to tell.

Promethea Moths
Jul 6, 2020 |While most moths release their pheromones after dusk, promethea moth females are an exception.

Red Foxes
Jun 16, 2020 |The Georgetown fox family is lucky to be living in an older section of town where yards are spacious and tree filled.