Outdoors

Colony of hungry ants vital for trilliums to blossom

Outdoors columnist says Ontario's provincial floral emblem has been a much-adored spring wildflower for more than eight decades

May 12, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

An orchestra of amphibian song has become soundtrack of spring

Each frog species has its own unique song, says outdoors columnist; Males try to out-compete each other

May 5, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

This civil war in the woodlot was anything but civil

To these butterflies, all were a threat to their health, wealth and safety, explains outdoors columnist

Apr 28, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

It looks ridiculous, acts silly and is a key part of the ecosystem

The woodcock, also known as a timberdoodle, is back in the region and ready to nest, says outdoors columnist

Apr 21, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

These ducks are the timeless harbingers of spring

Outdoors columnist explains how patience of ducks allows them to weather climate change

Apr 14, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

What is that skulking, flitting, shy bundle of feathers?

It takes patience and a good eye to identify 'little brown birds,' notes outdoors columnist

Apr 7, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

Cute and playful? Not this otter! He was more interested in 'sprainting'

Otter has unique way of marking his territory, discovers outdoors columnist

Mar 31, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Snow conditions ideal for exploring the woods, but get out there while you can

Thaw-freeze cycle creates conditions that last only a week, maybe days

Mar 24, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

Local woodlots offer example of 'resource partitioning'

Outdoors columnist explains how concept can be looked at as sharing or as divide-and-conquer strategy

Mar 17, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

A trip outdoors can lift your spirits during March Break

Break free of the melancholy to appreciate the simple things, advises outdoor columnist

Mar 10, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >