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The Jefferson Salamander

Apr 5, 2011 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

The Jefferson salamander is a cause célèbre locally because of its very restricted range in Canada.

Merlins

Mar 14, 2011 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

Merlins in Caledon would have been almost unthinkable 25 years ago. At that time, except on migration, Merlins seldom strayed south of the lakes and forests of the Canadian Shield.

Great Horned Owls

Feb 14, 2011 | Don Scallen | Environment

Great horned owls along with other members of the owl tribe are gifted with adaptive traits beyond their acute senses.

Winter Bird Counting

Jan 17, 2011 | Don Scallen | Environment

The Christmas Bird Count is an annual tradition that entices naturalists to down steaming cups of pre-dawn coffee and then head out birding at first light.

Elms

Nov 28, 2010 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

I grew up in the shade of elm trees that arched magnificently across the suburban street where I lived as a young boy. Then, one by one they began to die.

Brook Trout

Nov 3, 2010 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

Make sure to enter Don’s “Name these fish” contest (see details in this article). Deadline: November 30th!

My Secret Life as a Poacher

Oct 29, 2010 | Christine Thomas | Community | Leisure | Red Squirrel Musings

Christine Thomas reveals her secret life as a poacher, “stealing” moments of joy from the country around her.

Vultures

Oct 11, 2010 | Don Scallen | Environment | Notes from the Wild

Despite their “refined” eating habits, vultures have traits that endear us.

Spiders: Intricate Weavers

Sep 20, 2010 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

On cool September mornings, dew reveals the intricate weavings of spiders.

Monarchs: Children of the Sun

Aug 30, 2010 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

Monarchs are children of the sun. The boldness of Sol this summer has energized their life cycle.

Wins and Losses

Aug 26, 2010 | George Knowles | Leisure

Wins and losses are inevitable for any gardener. This growing season has made the effort seem particularly worthwhile. By George Knowles

The August Garden

Aug 9, 2010 | Liz Knowles

Each season in the garden is filled with anticipation and regret. Late summer is no exception. By Liz Knowles