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For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

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Mississippi Madawaska Land trust welcomes Ramsey Hart as new executive director

In organizations, as in nature, change is inevitable, and the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is no exception. As one chapter comes to a close, another is just beginning. After...

What is that … Rapturous Song?

Some biologists define songbirds as those perching birds known for their almost musical songs.   While all birds vocalize to communicate, court, or defend territory, some bird songs are not...

What Is That … Early Arrival?

Every year, after making it through a winter full of blustery weather, we are happy to see the reawakening of mother nature, especially at our cottage on White Lake. ...

For the Birds

Bird photography by Cheryl Baxter.

What is That?

A series about local wildlife.

For the Birds: Mr. & Mrs. Bluebird are house hunting!

by Cheryl Baxter Good Monday morning! It’s a beautiful day out there today.  I just came in a while ago after I tried to spot the...

Cliff Bennett receives the 2014 Stan Hodgkiss Canadian Outdoorsperson of the Year

 Cliff Bennett of Carleton Place, Ontario is the recipient of the Canadian Wildlife Federation 2014 Stan Hodgkiss Canadian Outdoorsperson of the Year award, in...

For the Birds: Other Winged Creatures

by Cheryl Baxter June is here!  It’s my favourite month of the year!  I think it’s because my birthday is in June, and I am...

Hummingbirds descend on the area

by Brent Eades There is no shortage of hummingbirds in the area these days, at least in the yards of folks who provide the feeders...

Almonte's Mississippi Valley Young Naturalist program featured on North Country Public Radio

Almonte's Mississippi Valley Young Naturalist program is featured on North Country Public Radio in New York state. Listen to the item here. We may...

For the Birds: Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg?

by Cheryl Baxter Good Monday to you!  I can’t believe the difference in our weather in one short week.  I was outside this morning inhaling...

Island Hoppers

 by Neil Carleton When I met some acquaintances last fall at an unexpected location, it took more than a few moments to match a name....

For the Birds: More Eagles, More Birds

by Cheryl Baxter Happy Victoria Day! I was awake this morning at 4:30 with the excitement of going to see the Bald Eagles near Cobden.  I...

Show your support for a ‘Natural Heritage System’ here — May 20

by Tineke Kuiper Are you concerned about our natural heritage in Mississippi Mills? The landscape is certainly not what it was 200 years ago, when settlers...

Star light, star bright, how many stars do we see tonight?  

by Theresa Peluso Living out here in Mississippi Mills, we probably take for granted the gift of experiencing starry nights, when billions of sparkling lights...

For the Birds: Alas, a Crane!

by Cheryl Baxter Happy Monday and Happy Belated Mother's Day to all our moms out there!   It's finally beginning to feel like SPRING! As I...

Almonte Riverside Trail is open

by Jordan Smith The Almonte Riverside Trail (ART), which runs 7.5 km from Strathburn St. in Almonte to the Mill of Kintail, is open for...

Backyard birds, May 7 2014

by Brent Eades As is usual at this time of year, my yard is in transition. The Goldfinches that were around most of the winter,...

For the Birds: Spring Birds

by Cheryl Baxter What a treat to wake up to sunshine this Monday morning!  I think we all can use a big break from all...

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