Notes from the Wild

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.

Dispatches from a Vernal Pool
May 5, 2020 |Vernal pools, like coral reefs, are theatres showcasing life and death struggles between prey and predators.

Flying Squirrels
Apr 7, 2020 |Remarkably, flying squirrels can glide up to 90 metres, though most of their aerial journeys are much shorter.

Otters
Mar 9, 2020 |The reappearance of otters in our hills is a hopeful sign that the capacity of our rivers and landscapes to support wildlife is improving.