Guided Bird Hikes in early 2026
Over the last two years I’ve led guided bird hikes at Short Hills Provincial Park, and this year I’m also
Author: bradniagaranature
Busy beavers in 12 Mile Creek
Splash! The sound rose above the songs of tree crickets as dusk descended along the shore of 12 Mile Creek.
The song of spring
The concert started with the sound of a fingernail dragged down the teeth of a stiff plastic comb. After a
The red of winter
Late February often offers a reprieve from overcast winter days, with bright blue skies above sparkling white snow. Splashes of
Butterflies banish winter blues
The cold days of winter aren’t always ideal for hiking, so I find this season is a great opportunity to
Nature’s amazing drills
Many insects are famous for their incredible evolutionary adaptations — from the raptorial forelegs of the praying mantis to the
Red flags on the Green Ribbon Trail
“There’s one!” I said to myself. I had just spotted a turtle climbing out of the duckweed carpeting the slow-moving
Slithery September
As summer wanes, many snakes become more active in advance of winter. That makes it an excellent time to observe