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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 … Ruffled Plumage?

While reviewing some of last year’s cottage photographs we realized we have several atypical images of birds with ruffled plumage.  These photos led us...

What Is That … in a Name?

Perhaps this time of year, more than any other time of year, it is appropriate to give thanks to the many people who help...

What Is That … Final Fall Flower?

Near the end of a very pleasant October, we prepared the cottage for winter, draining the plumbing, beaching the floating dock, cleaning out the...

What Is That … Whitetail?

Cottaging in the Lanark Highlands, of course we see many whitetail deer every year, but the number varies from year to year.  This year...

What Is That … Funny Posture?

During our many enjoyable summers of observing wildlife around White Lake we have learned some wildlife characteristics, including sounds and postures, of certain species. ...

What Is That … Irish Bird?

Usually we write about wildlife around and about our cottage in the Lanark Highlands.  Occasionally, however, we feel compelled to share with readers some...

What Is That … Surprising Pair?

Many of the animals we enjoy seeing at our cottage on White Lake live solitary lives, except during breeding season and/or when raising families. ...

What is that … for supper?

We love the birds at the cottage, all the birds, every single one.  We love the beauty of their plumage, their songs, and even...

What Is That … on the Island?

White Lake includes several forested, rocky islands which we enjoy paddling around to view the wildlife.  On an entirely different scale, however, we recently...

What is that … June creature?

Typically, June is the month when plant and animal populations at our cottage explode and proliferate.  We were not able to get to the...

What Is That … of the Woods?

Our cottage on White Lake is encircled by mixed forest and our property is mostly wooded.  This means we are surrounded by many different...

What is that … Early Arrival?

Well first of all ... us!  We managed to fit in a couple of overnight stays at the cottage near the chilly end of...

What Is That … Magical Light?

Now for something completely different!  After preparing more than 120 articles for the Millstone News, focusing on some of the interesting species of animals...

What is that?  … Friend in the Garden

We have a new friend in the garden at the cottage ... the rusty blackbird.  We are using the word 'garden' in the broadest...
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