Outdoors

Sharp-shinned hawks are 'renowned for their acrobatics in aerial manoeuvres, being able to manipulate crazy fast turns and dives,' which is bad news for its prey

Due to disease, elms aren't as abundant as they once were, but they can still be found in this area, columnist explains

Coyote, cattle and photographer all played nice during awe-inspiring 40-minute span that put the mammals in close proximity to one another

Fishers stay on top of the snow and travel fast and far, can scale trees with the agility of a squirrel and despite their name, don't eat fish, says columnist

That pile of bark and wood chips on the snow is the early warning of a dead branch overhead, courtesy of a hungry bird, says columnist

Columnist says 'we are all in this together' and now is the time to embrace the 'new' 3 Rs of rights, respect and responsibility

Despite their ubiquitous presence these days on all things commercial, cardinals are what some birders may consider as ‘newcomers’ to this part of Simcoe County

Columnist recounts close encounter with group of deer, including one that was on thin ice

Columnist offers seven lessons about the importance of the Oro Moraine in effort to educate 'thick-headed' premier and his 'bevy of bobble-head MPPs'

Squirrels of various colours are among the many mammals who like to take advantage of the bounty found at local bird feeders