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March has brought clear, cold nights and warmer daytime temperatures that melt the snow. Sunset on February 27th and the moon setting on March 2nd. It is an in-between time when the birds that have spent the winter depart and the early migrants may or may not have arrived. We had not seen diving ducks on the river below us for a few days. Because of the milder temperatures and open water, it was likely that they had moved north, getting closer to their breeding grounds. Of course, the geese are always present and noisier now that they are pairing…

February 2026 As expected, snow arrived after rain and mild temperatures removed most of the snow covering the ground. There will be more cycles of rain and snow as we head into March. June 2025 June is green, the sweltering heat a distant memory… June is a month of summer wildflowers, insects and other fauna. Birds are busy raising young. June is a month of glorious summer blossoms and bouquets. Some of my Favourite Elton John Songs So much to enjoy on this playlist. Incredible silliness Deep Purrpaw – Paws in the water | Live at Rock & Roar Festival…

Signs of spring! Milder weather has continued. Daytime temperatures are above freezing, and there is rain in the forecast instead of snow. The mild temperatures make it feel like spring, but of course, there will be snow again before spring actually arrives! The cold nights and warmer days have produced mist and fog. The fog often obscures our view until noon when the sun finally appears. We’ve heard Northern Cardinals and House Finches singing. Longer days trigger hormonal changes that increase the production of sex hormones in male cardinals and House Finches. Song centres in the brain also enlarge. Singing…

The frigid temperatures have persisted, often accompanied by high winds and blowing snow. Strong winds created waves in the fields and the freezing temperatures created a frost forest on our windows. This week, we are expecting some relief with temperatures rising to one or two degrees above zero Centigrade. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory We went on a tropical getaway, without getting on a plane. The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a tourist attraction that is committed to conservation, education and research. https://www.cambridgebutterfly.com/ It includes a 10,800 square foot indoor tropical garden that hosts thousands of free-flying butterflies and a variety of tropical plants, birds, and animals.…

February 2026 We continue to have frigid temperatures, wind chill effects and frequent snow flurries. After watching from the warmth of our apartment, it was time for us to get closer to the wintering ducks diving in the river – despite the cold. We bundled up against the wind and snow and headed out earlier this week to search for ducks on the river. It doesn’t seem as cold when there are birds to see and photograph! Canada Geese are present along the Thames in winter. These geese no longer migrate as they did in the past. Tagging along in…