Parks Blog

Tag: migratory birds

  • Butterball’s story

    Today’s post comes to us from David Bree, former Discovery Program Lead at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Butterball was a bit of a miracle child. The way the year went, it was amazing that his egg was ever laid, let alone hatched. And he never should have flown. But, somehow, he did. To truly understand Butterball’s…

  • Spot the fall migrators

    Take a moment this fall to appreciate the wonder of the fall migrations. A trip to a park this autumn will expose you to an incredible variety of wildlife.

  • Photographing the birds of the boreal

    Nagagamisis Provincial Park is a very special place for birds — just ask camper Edith St. Martin. During her stay this summer, Edith combined her deep love of learning and teaching with paddling and photography.  Her captivating photos of birds in the park, and her willingness to share them, show us just how diverse and…

  • Fall warbler migration at Rondeau Provincial Park

    Today’s post comes from Laura Penner, a Discovery Program Group Leader at Rondeau Provincial Park. Thousands of birdwatchers flock to Rondeau each spring to take part in one of natures most spectacular events, the annual songbird migration. The male warblers, in their attempt to attract mates, are in their finest plumage with bold patterns and…

  • The Piping Plover power couple of Darlington

    Today’s blog comes from Piping Plover Biologist Monica Fromberger from Ontario Parks’ southeast zone.  Every year, Darlington Provincial Park runs a Piping Plover conservation program to help these special endangered shorebirds. This year, the park’s plover lovers have done it again! Lovebirds Blue and Miss Howard have successfully hatched, fledged, and raised all four of their chicks…

  • Forest birds of Misery Bay

    Today’s post comes from Natural Heritage Education and Marketing Specialist Dave Sproule. A trip out to Misery Bay Provincial Park on lovely Manitoulin Island is always a treat. To go during the spring migration is doubly so.

  • 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…

  • 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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