Category: Birding
-
The call of the loon
Anyone who’s heard a loon call will tell you it’s one of nature’s most hypnotic, mysterious and beautiful sounds. Its haunting echo can reverberate across a large lake. Like morning chimes or an evening serenade, a loon’s call gently wakes us up in the morning, and tucks us in at night.
-
The spring bird migration
Today’s post was written by Laura Penner, a Discovery leader at Rondeau Provincial Park. Watching the world wake up and spring back to life after a long winter is something almost everyone looks forward to. While the winter has charm and stunning beauty, the thought of those long, warm days simply change the pace of…
-
Birding in the boreal
Lev Frid, birder par excellence, recently explored some of our northern parks, and wrote us the following post. If you love songbirds, this is a must-read! For many Ontario birdwatchers, it’s all about the spring. Great Lakes havens such as Rondeau, MacGregor Point and Presqu’ile Provincial Parks host birding festivals and draw lots of visitors…
-
Discover birds with your kids
Today’s post comes from Eva Paleczny, Learning & Education Specialist with Ontario Parks. On my drive to work one morning last month, I noticed a bunch of Mourning Doves sitting in a row along an electrical line. As I continued driving, I wondered why birds gather in groups like that. Are they being social? Is…
-
Saving the unseen: managing habitat for Eastern Whip-poor-will at Pinery
For some, it’s the song of summertime. For others, it’s the song that signals impending doom. It was part of what made Hank Williams (so) lonesome, but many consider its presence far too surrounding. Whatever your interpretation, it’s easy to learn this bird’s classic “WHUP-poor-WILL” song.
-
Presqu'ile's Waterfowl Weekend
During March, spectacular events are taking place at Ontario Parks. One of them takes flight at Presqu’ile Provincial Park on March 16 and 17, 2024. It’s the 46th anniversary of Waterfowl Weekend, hosted by park staff and Friends of Presqu’ile Provincial Park volunteers. Make plans to witness one of the best waterfowl migrations in the world!
-
Keeping up with the Canada Jay
Today’s blog post comes from bird researchers Alex Sutton and Koley Freeman, PhD candidates at the University of Guelph. In the world of Canada Jays, winter means one thing: it’s breeding season! Canada Jays are common in Algonquin Provincial Park. Continuing a 55 year-old tradition, a dedicated team of researchers is monitoring breeding pairs. This…
-
Tundra Swans at Pinery
Imagine you’re standing in Pinery Provincial Park. You close your eyes and take in the peace of nature all around you. All of the sudden, a loud yodel interrupts the quiet! That unbelievable sound is actually thousands of birds yodeling en masse as they fly over the park in search of their next feeding ground.…
-
A bird for all seasons at Lake Superior Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Kaitlyn Plastino, Discovery staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park. One of the best things about Lake Superior Provincial Park is its abundance in excellent wildlife-watching opportunities. Whether you’re staying for a week, or just visiting for the day, our diverse range of habitats makes our park a birdwatcher’s paradise year-round. No…