Parks Blog

Category: Nature Knowledge

  • A clash of talons and tail-feathers: the Superb Owl

    As the world gears up for one of the most anticipated events in sports, we’re here to celebrate the athleticism of a different kind of MVP – the owl! This Most Valuable Percher has captured the hearts of enthusiastic birdwatchers. Owl fans crowd the natural nighttime “stadium” of owls just to catch a glimpse of…

  • Winter is the best time for sunset-lovers

    Winter skies aren’t known for their colour. While a crisp layer of snow will brighten any landscape, we associate the colder months with dreary grey clouds. It’s not just in our heads; winter does come with fewer clear days. During the colder months, the upper atmosphere is often warmer than the air at ground level.…

  • Winter royalty: the Canadian Lynx

    Today’s post comes from Christine Terwissen, a biologist intern from our southeast zone. Lynx can be thought of as the “king” of winter animals. Their thick fur allows them to remain active all winter.

  • Frozen falls and other wacky winter water

    REMINDER: venturing out onto unsafe ice puts your life (and the lives of first responders) at risk. Take in the beauty of winter shorelines from solid ground. When most of us picture winter ice, we conjure up mental images of skating rinks and icicles. But did you know there’s a lot of variety in wintry…

  • Canada Jays: the real early birds

    “The early bird gets the worm” usually makes us think of robins. But the real early bird isn’t Robin Red-Breast. It’s the Canada Jay, also known as the whiskeyjack or Gray Jay.

  • Virtual programs: nature gone digital!

    Today’s blog comes from Jessica Stillman, Discovery program project coordinator. (She’s pretty much famous among Ontario’s elementary students tuning in for virtual field trips!) Virtual field trips are AWESOME! No forms, school buses, or headcounts! Once you log in, our knowledgeable and engaging Discovery staff do the rest.

  • It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a flying squirrel?

    Today’s post comes from Discovery Interpreter Mitchell Duval at Lake Superior Provincial Park. When the sun goes down and most people are going to sleep, some of the most wonderous animals are waking up – including flying squirrels! You may have heard of these fantastical creatures of the night, but how much do you really…

  • How to be a winter wildlife detective

    Today’s post comes from former Discovery Leader David Bree at Presqu’ile Provincial Park.  With the onset of winter, we often think of nature going into a slumber, but while she slows down, there is still lots going on outside. Winter provides a better opportunity to learn what the animals of our fields and forests are up…

  • The beaver in winter

    Pop quiz: do beavers hibernate? In today’s post, Discovery Program Specialist Dave Sproule answers common questions about beavers.

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