Common Eastern Bumble Bee (Bombus impatiens) on sunflower.”There are two groups of social bees in North America: the bumblebees and the honeybees. A colony of bumblebees (Bombus), except in a few tropical species, does not live through the winter…
The Beauty of Snakes
I realize that a lot of people will see the word “snakes” and bypass this post. But, I encourage folks to continue on in case you see something that may help you appreciate snakes just a little bit. Besides the obvious facts about how important snakes are to the ecosystem, I think they can be […]
Best Photo of the Week Competition 01 Sep 2012
During the last week our authors and photographers have posted some outstanding articles packed with top-ranking wildlife images. Our competition is called “Best Photo of the Week”. Click on the first image and then page through the slideshow. Please select the three images you like best of all and vote for them at the bottom […]
Green Heron
Green Heron sub adult, taken at Lake Victoria, Stratford ON.
Northern Flicker
Taken as the bird launched from a branch. The wings are completely hidden behind the bird.
Gulls Are Scavengers
Gulls are scavengers, we are used to seeing them in parking lots eating what people have thrown out of their cars. However, they loved eating what the waters bring up out of the ocean, stream or lakes. I have photographed gulls eating quahogs, crabs, and even birds. Today’s photograph is that all of a herring […]
Best Photo of the Week Ended 25 Aug 2012
We are pleased to announce the winners of our most recent “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is shared between Ron McCombe for “Bohemian Waxwing” and Glenn Bartley for “Acorn woodpecker”; Third Prize is awarded to Maria Firpi for “Black-crowned Night Heron”. See images below with links to the original articles. The voting […]
Bass Rock, Scotland, the video
Enjoy a short video of Bass Rock, including the “chumming”, where you can see hundreds of birds divng for the fish released from the boat. A paradise for Northern Gannets.