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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!

Going Batty in TLB

November 18, 2025

Bats After Dark: The Land Between’s Hidden Nightlife Uncovered 2024-25 Backyard Bat Acoustic Monitoring in The Land Between A Summary of Findings from the Toronto Zoo × TLB Partnership In …

The Ssseriously Strange Anatomy of Snakes

September 29, 2024

The ‘Ssseriously’ Strange Anatomy of Snakes By: Michaela S. Bouffard Let’s imagine you are a snake. What are you feeling as you slither through the long grass that surrounds you? …

The Importance of Beavers

July 10, 2024

The Importance of Beavers By: Kate Dickson Canada’s beaver: An iconic species beloved enough to make it onto our coinage on one hand, but labeled as a “nuisance” and a …

The Birds Return! A closer look at the common Red-winged Blackbirds

May 1, 2024

The days are long, the ice is melting, and our feathery friends are starting to return from their wintering grounds. One of the earliest arrivals is the Red-winged Blackbird, who …

Do Ontario Freshwater Turtles Show Site Fidelity to Overwintering Sites?

March 25, 2024

By Andrea O’Halloran Turtles will soon be coming out of hibernation, which may prompt you to wonder where they spend all that time! It turns out, turtles return to the …

An Unlikely Friendship: The Relationship Between Wolves and Ravens

September 14, 2023

By: Michael Allen Bryden The interaction between individuals of different species has been recorded throughout natural history. Mutualism, more specifically, occurs when two such species’ interaction results in positive and …

Busy Beavers, Our Eager Ecosystem Engineers

July 27, 2023

By Angela Vander Eyken Beavers are easily one of the most fascinating and unique creatures in our landscape: they have impressive paddle-like tails, lush shiny fur, self-sharpening teeth, and even …

The Humble Muskrat: Is He Disappearing?

March 1, 2023

Muskrats are often an overlooked species in the Land Between region and are frequently seen as pests. However, muskrats are actually beneficial and have great cultural, ecological, and economic importance.  …

The Perks of a Pepe-le-pew

February 28, 2023

Written by Jaclyn Adams Picture this: it’s dark outside and you hear rustling in the bushes a few feet away. Curious, you wander closer and slowly lean towards the rustling, …

Introduction to Ontario’s Bats

February 28, 2023

By: Michael Allen Bryden As the sun sets and dusk rolls in, you see a small black figure fly overhead in the sky, but that’s not a bird. You notice …

Bringing Birdwatching to The Land Between

Jan 14, 2021

There are 291 species of birds known to breed within the province. Of these 204 species that breed in The Land Between. But over 300 species visit this area. Despite …

Are We Losing the Loons?

Jan 9, 2021

What is Happening to Our Loons in Ontario?   The Common Loon (Gavia immer) is Ontario’s provincial bird and a well-known character in cottage country – its mournful wails and …

Busy Beavers, Our Essential Ecosystem Engineers

Nov 3, 2020

Beavers are easily one of the most fascinating and unique creatures in our landscape with their impressive paddle-like tails, lush shiny fur, self-sharpening teeth, and ear and nose valves that …

Be Fish Friendly: Tips and Tricks for Responsible Recreational Fishing

Jul 14, 2020

For many of us, casting a line out on a calm lake sounds like the perfect way to spend a late summer’s evening. Avid anglers are no strangers to waking …

Nightjars While Nest-Watching: A Personal Account

Jul 8, 2020

A Personal Review of Turtle Nesting Season and the Excitement of Bird-watching   Written by Xavier Tuson,  Conservation Technician for The Land Between Turtle nesting season has just finished. I …

Keep Your Fur-Child and Wildlife Safe (Apocalypse Meow)

Jan 14, 2020

Keep Your Fur Child & Wildlife Safe (aka. Apocalypse Meow) We tend to love and dote upon our pets. We treat them as our children, and post photos of their silly …

Recreational Boating and the Environment: Tips and Tricks for Environmentally Conscious Boating

Jul 16, 2019

A day out on the boat is a good way to unwind and relax, but did you know recreational boating may have a significant impact on the marine environment around …

Ontario Burdened with Invasive Species: Tips and Tricks for Managing Invasive Species in The Land Between

Jul 3, 2019

Did you know Ontario has the highest amount of invasive species across Canada? Dozens of invasive species have infiltrated our lakes, rivers, and forests, putting our native species and the …