Tag: birding
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The secret flight of birds at night
Today’s post comes from Park Biologist Erica Barkley. As a kid, I always pictured bird migration as Canada Geese flying south in a “V” during the day. But that changed one calm, clear September evening. A park naturalist pointed out dozens of tiny “peep” noises over our heads. “Those are songbirds,” he said. “No way!” I…
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Billions travel Ontario's migration superhighways
Today’s post comes from Brad Steinberg, our Natural Heritage Education and Learning Coordinator. An avid birder, Brad identifies several “migration superhighways” and the role provincial parks play in protecting Canada’s Important Bird Areas. Being stuck in traffic sucks. Especially with young kids. This sentiment recently ran through my head while mired in bumper-to-bumper traffic on…
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Monarchs and Migrants at Presqu'ile
September is the perfect time to catch migratory birds and butterflies on their way south, and the Great Lakes shoreline gives nature-lovers a front-row seat! Don’t miss Presqu’ile Provincial Park‘s annual Monarchs & Migrants Weekend (September 4-6, 2015), featuring bird banding, monarch tagging, guided adventures, children’s programming and more!