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August 18, 2016

Sightings

Finally – Local Monarch numbers may be increasing

Finally some Monarchs (3) have been noted on the property and there are three larvae on the Swamp Milkweed. Some eggs are also noted. Bill Snowden, Ennismore More Monarchs have been seen in recent days, and even some migration in the Toronto area. In one large flowered garden in east Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 9 yearsAugust 18, 2016 ago
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North American Monarch status as of July 7, 2016 – by Chip Taylor of MonarchWatch

The MonarchWatch blog can be viewed here. http://monarchwatch.org/blog/ As most of you know, the summer of 2015 produced a strong migration and a relatively large overwintering population (4.01 hectares). To place this population growth in context, let’s review the last several years. The population declined following each of the three Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 9 yearsAugust 18, 2016 ago
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Rare Red-headed Woodpecker at Curve Lake First Nation

Today (August 18) at 3:30 pm was the first time I’ve ever seen a Red-headed Woodpecker. It was at 67 Mukwa Bay Road in Curve Lake. No camera but at 50 feet away, it was unmistakable. The sighting was about 200m from a Red-shouldered Hawk nest. Pretty cool old forest Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 9 years ago
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