Outdoors

As the fall migration proceeds, larger flocks of mergansers will be observed locally on the waters of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe, says columnist

Tough invaders have caused fires and are a danger to other local plants and inhabitants within their environment, says columnist

Changes in plants, birds, rodents signal arrival of autumn, columnist explains

'If all you do is wring your hands, moan and complain, and write emotional letters to the editor, nothing will change,' says columnist

The 'hard mast' and 'soft mast' will have a direct impact on local wildlife and will influence the behaviours of many creatures, says columnist

Not only do these gently moving creatures look bizarre, their life cycle is just as curious, says columnist, noting females are capable of reproducing without males

Hornets were so busy 'with their nectar and pollen gathering that a slow-moving giant was of little concern to them,' says columnist, who took a hands-off approach to problem

'Larger mammals, such as deer, moose and bear, pose real threats to both your vehicle and your personal well-being,' warns columnist

When picking up a snack from the wild side, you have to have a wide perspective and there are many elements to consider, warns columnist

Those glistening masses of spit hanging along plant stems are actually temporary homes for little insects called froghoppers, says columnist