Here’s some action in our backyard. We have a pair of White-breasted Nuthatches nesting in the bluebird box…very interesting to watch the courtship displays and how they react to other animals. Beautiful Canadian Tiger Swallowtails, too.

Mike Barker, Algonquin Blvd

White-breasted Nuthatches at nesting box - Mike Barker

White-breasted Nuthatches at nesting box – Mike Barker

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail on Dame's Rocket bloom - Mike Barker

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail on Dame’s Rocket bloom – Mike Barker


Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.