Nature

What Now? Tar Spots On Maple Trees, These Are Fun-guys Only

What Now? Tar Spots On Maple Trees, These Are Fun-guys Only

Nov 15, 2011
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I have seen those dark spots in the summer on the Red Maple, and they are nearly invisible on the dark leaves - only if you look closer. Read More »
Sunday Break, Overgrown Yet Beautiful

Sunday Break, Overgrown Yet Beautiful

Sunday photo showcase. All posts titled Sunday Break are photo(s) only and a quote. Posted photos may not be necessary the most current one and as always it is all about Town of Aurora. Enjoy! Read More »
Pileated Woodpecker, Wow Still Around

Pileated Woodpecker, Wow Still Around

It must have been five years since I saw the Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) in the area where the bridge is connecting the Aurora Nokiidaa trail link with Newmarket. Read More »
Sunday Break, Case Wood Lot, Painted Yellow

Sunday Break, Case Wood Lot, Painted Yellow

Sunday photo showcase. All posts titled Sunday Break are photo(s) only and a quote. Posted photos may not be necessary the most current one and as always it is all about Town of Aurora. Enjoy! Read More »
Yellow Rumped Warbler, Dived For Shelter, Oops

Yellow Rumped Warbler, Dived For Shelter, Oops

We were having our breakfast when a bird flew into my garden. I wanted to see what kind it was. It was a small bird, and definitely it was not a chickadee. I got up and started to move towards the patio door to investigate further, but then suddenly Read More »
Only The Unleashed Wildlife Allowed In Sheppard’s Bush, Unless Dogs Are

Only The Unleashed Wildlife Allowed In Sheppard’s Bush, Unless Dogs Are

I just wish that Town of Aurora posted fines on their signs throughout the town and enforced them for walking with unleashed dogs and for dogs pooping and owners not scooping after their dogs. Read More »
Where Did All The Turtles Go? Autumn, Nature’s Accents & Abstract

Where Did All The Turtles Go? Autumn, Nature’s Accents & Abstract

Last week I read a story about the 30 lb turtle that was saved in Aurora by the Hadley Grange residents and the police. I never thought that our pond would have something that big. Read More »
Oh Summer Is Almost Over, Fall Accents, Town’s Chaotic Communication

Oh Summer Is Almost Over, Fall Accents, Town’s Chaotic Communication

Climatologist say that we are for a nice warm fall, and I am glad. I picked up some little accents of fall the other day walking Nokiidaa Trail boardwalk, and here they are. Chaotic communication - what is that? Read More »
Turkey Oak Furry Acorn, Learned Something New Today

Turkey Oak Furry Acorn, Learned Something New Today

Sep 8, 2011
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During our short trip to the Nokiidaa Trail Link today I spotted furry looking acorn, something I never seen before. At first I thought may be the oak tree was sick. Read More »
Autumn Imagination, Nature’s Abstract Art

Autumn Imagination, Nature’s Abstract Art

Sep 8, 2011
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My favorite artist is nature. My favorite art is nature's abstract. In this time of the year, ending summer, you can find all kinds of moss, fungi and mushrooms growing on the tree trunks. Read More »
PLEASE Do Not Feed This Duck, That Duck, Any Duck In The Pond

PLEASE Do Not Feed This Duck, That Duck, Any Duck In The Pond

I saw father feeding ducks yesterday in the pond with white bread. He was with a small girl and was letting her feed ducks too. Ducks loved it. Girl enjoyed it. Matthew was doing happy dance. I was about to say something, but I did not. Read More »
Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

'Fast, fast the flying Great Blue Heron! Over there, look over there!' - she directed me. 'Here do you see Green Heron? Come here. Can you see him?' - she pointed out. Read More »
Do We Have A Name? Nokiidaa Trail Link New Boardwalk

Do We Have A Name? Nokiidaa Trail Link New Boardwalk

Aug 10, 2011
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Weather this past week was totally unpredictable. According to the forecast, today, tomorrow, rest of the week - no rain, just overcast. Yesterday was right on. Today, the weatherman did not get it right, and as of result we got soaked. Read More »
Humming Hummingbirds, None This Year

Humming Hummingbirds, None This Year

Aug 9, 2011
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I guess I wasn't the only one looking for them. Couple of weeks ago THE AURORAN, Week of July 26, 2011 published in the section Letters to the Editor, a letter from David Tomlinson 'Had hummingbirds drop in on you lately?'. Read More »