If you ever get the chance to go to Point Pelee, be sure to go on the Marsh Boardwalk. It’s a floating boardwalk, and you can walk for about half a mile around the marsh on it. This gives you a good chance to see birds, fish, and turtles. The day we went we didn’t […]
Last week we were blessed with seeing several different kinds of wildlife in our yard. First there were raccoons looking for some food. This is the first time we’ve seen them this winter. Then we watched a marten running all over the back yard. It was amazing how fast they can move. I was able […]
Martens are small and rarely seen in our area. They are members of the weasel family, and are curious, fierce, and lightning-fast. They are solitary animals, and the males have about a 3.5 km range that they guard against other male martens. They easily climb trees, and move very quickly. Although they are cute and […]
A few weeks ago, it was the time when turtles are laying their eggs. We saw a lot of snapping turtles (or snappers) on the side of the roads looking for places to lay their eggs. I wanted to take some photos, so we decided to stop. They don’t move very quickly which makes it […]