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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. ...

WIT Specialist Wasp?

The most plentiful wildlife at the cottage are the insects.  Of these, wasps are one of the most numerous.  We have so many species of wasp at the cottage,...
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What Is That …  Aggregation?

Many animals lead solitary adult lives, except for breeding and rearing young.  Many others are gregarious, living in flocks or colonies with numerous members...

What Is That … Warm-Weather Warbler?

When we are experiencing polar temperatures, we like to think about our warm weather pastimes at the cottage. We have written a number of...

What Is That … New Beastie?

Although it is winter and we have closed our cottage on White Lake and moved back into town, we still enjoy aspects of our...

What is That … Stink?

We have a love/hate relationship with some of the insects at the cottage, but we love to see stink bugs, mostly because their very...

What Is That … Late Fall Flower?

Before closing our cottage on White Lake for the season, we went for walks along the nearby road to take in the spectacular display...

What Is That … Infrequent Visitor?

August was a good month at our cottage on White Lake for seeing birds we do not see every year.  Many bird species are...

What Is That … Late Summer Caterpillar?

As we approach the end of summer the moths and butterflies around our cottage on White Lake have reproduced.  The eggs they laid have...

What is That … Reliable Friend?

We have reached mid-cottage season, a time when we can expect warmth from the sun, and visits from family and friends.  Amongst the friends...

What Is That … Great Bird?

We recently took a cruise on four of the Great Lakes, all but Lake Superior, visiting both Ontario and United States port cities.  In...

What is that … Nesting?

The migrating birds have returned and, along with those that stay, have turned their minds to building nests, laying eggs, and raising their young. ...

What Is That … Elongated Bill?

Birds have evolved a diverse array of sizes and shapes of mouth parts, referred to as their bill.  Generally speaking, the length and thickness...

What Is That … April Friend?

Do not give up! It is almost summer! At least it seems that way to us.  Technically it is spring, but when we start...

What Is That … Bird of Prey?

In this article we look at the birds of prey we regularly see around our cottage on White Lake,  but first, we wanted to...

What is that … Long Beast?

Over the centuries, the scientists who name the various species of wildlife sometimes have included hints about the appearance of a species both in...
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