One of the world’s greatest migrations is now underway, that of the Monarch Butterfly. Weighing about half a gram, these incredible insects are embarking on a four-to-five-thousand-kilometre journey, a journey… Read More »The Iconic Monarch Butterfly
This picture story was submitted by Judy-Lynn McGrath of Orangeville There are over 5,000 different types of mushroom species found in Ontario. Those are just the ones that have been… Read More »Marvellous Mushrooms
Some people refer to Newfoundland and Labrador as the seabird capital of North America. I had the pleasure of visiting Newfoundland and Labrador in June and wasn’t disappointed. I was… Read More »Atlantic Puffins: Clowns of the Sea
One of my favourite things to do is to sit by a pond and watch and listen. Sometimes I immediately notice a bird like a Great Blue Heron or a… Read More »Pond Birds
Chipmunks are loved or despised by many homeowners and some like myself love how adorable they look but don’t love the holes they dig and their voracious appetite for my… Read More »Eastern Chipmunk
Bluebirds, members of the Thrush Family, have always held a special place in our hearts and, over the years, have had several qualities attributed to them, such as: This is… Read More »Bluebird of Happiness
It’s 4:45 a.m. when the alarm goes off. Groggy and disoriented, I momentarily wonder where I am and what I’m doing here. It takes a few seconds for my mind… Read More »Early Morning at the Point
I’m often asked, how do you see so many different animals and birds? I live in Caledon, and we are so fortunate to have a large variety of wonderful habitats… Read More »Caledon Critters
I found some miniature frames and as a lover of small details, I was excited about the challenge of creating palm-sized paintings for them. I also wanted to practice using… Read More »Flight of the Jellyfish
I’ve been a photography addict for over fifty years and in that time, I’ve engaged in several modes of photography: landscape, travel, portrait, macro, and nature. Nature photography, especially wildlife… Read More »On Palgrave Pond
