Wildlife Blogs
These blogs will address various topics about wildlife species found in the Land Between region. Read them to learn more about your non-human neighbours and how you can help them!
The River’s Otters
We see otters on the Salmon River quite often, but their visits are not predictable. We simply must be looking at the river at the correct instant. Sometimes, it is …
Read MoreDo freshwater turtles gather together for the winter in Ontario? And the role of wetlands in stabilizing populations.
Hibernation is commonly observed in many species of animals, especially those inhabiting Northern regions where there are significant drops in temperature during the winter months. In Ontario, freshwater turtles are …
Read MoreEcopassages – the reason why the turtle didn’t cross the road!
As humans continue to build infrastructure through natural landscapes and wetlands, negative impacts on biodiversity increase. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth seen in the many different …
Read MoreWhere Are All the Birds?
Birds are extremely fascinating creatures with their colourful feathers and sing-song calls. Yet, whenever I watch them gracefully gliding through the air it is almost impossible to fathom that they …
Read MoreFed is Dead? Why Feeding Wildlife Can be Detrimental
The Land Between is home to diverse natural habitats that are full of nature’s sights and sounds. These marvels attract people from all over the world who visit here with …
Read MoreThe Great Monarch Butterfly Migration
With its brilliant bright orange, black, and white markings, the monarch butterfly is a beautiful insect and arguably one of the most recognizable butterfly species to inhabit North America. Their …
Read MoreWhat’s an “Ecotone”?
The striking physical features of the Canadian Shield ecosystem, known for bare outcrops of granite rock, of small lakes and thin layer of soil contrast with the St. Lawrence Lowlands …
Read MoreSpongy Moths (LDD/Gypsy Moths) – How can we manage the invasion?
Invasive species are exotic organisms which enter a locality and then dominate/out-compete native species. Many of these invaders have been established for several decades, with the majority of us unable …
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Field Technician
At The Land Between we have wonderful staff members and volunteers who dedicate their time to protecting the region’s turtles. Today I am going to give you a sneak peek …
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