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2017 A Year in Review

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Have you ever wondered how a duck's feathers stay

Have you ever wondered how a duck's feathers stay seemingly dry even when submerged in water? 🦆 It's all thanks to a natural oil found in what's called the preen gland that's found near the tail. When a duck presses it's bill against the preen gland, it secretes an oil that is combed through the feathers until suffieciently coated and waterproofed. Some waterfowl also utilize powder down feathers, a specialized feather that grows barbs continuously and are crumbled into a powder when bitten, this provides the bird with natural waterproofing as it preens and combs the powder through the rest of it's feathers. 🦆
#mallard #ducks #ducksofinstagram #barrieontario #bbcearth #birding #birdlife #birdlover #birdphotography #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdsonearth #birdwatching #canoncanada #canada #conservation #conservationeducation #explore #exploreontario #getoutside #mydiscoverycanada #nature #ontarionature #sharecangeo #shareyourweather

Tamaracks (or Larches) are a beautiful species tha

Tamaracks (or Larches) are a beautiful species that are unique among conifers, in that they are a type of deciduous conifer - a title held by only about 20 conifers species. 🌲🌳 In the spring and summer months, Tamaracks hold thick clusters of fine green needles, which are particularly bright in the spring making them stand out in the forest. As fall approaches, the needles change from green to golden yellow, and eventually drop leaving only the bare bones of the tree standing. If you see a stand of conifers that look dead this winter, they may just be tamaracks in their winter dress! 🌲
#tamarack #larch #coniferous #deciduous #forest #woods #plants #natiiveplants #canoncanada #canada #conservation #conservationeducation #explore #exploreontario #getoutside #mydiscoverycanada #nature #ontarionature #sharecangeo #shareyourweather #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeaddicts #outdooradventures #outdoorphotography #naturelovers #naturephotography

Snow Buntings are back in the Simcoe area! These b

Snow Buntings are back in the Simcoe area! These beautiful snow birds spend the nesting season in the high arctic, with males arriving when the temperatures can still reach a frosty -30 degrees celcius. 🥶 The reason they don't delay their migration until warmer weather hits the arctic is to ensure they can secure a limited nesting site in a rock crack or caviity. Female Snow Buntings wait a little longer to head north, joining the males 3 to 4 weeks later when things are starting to warm up. 🐦
#snowbunting #winter #snow #backyardbirding #winter #wildbirdsunlimited #winterbirding #adventure #barrieontario #bbcearth #birding #birdlife #birdlover #birdphotography #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdsonearth #birdwatching #canoncanada #canada #conservation #conservationeducation #explore #exploreontario #getoutside #mydiscoverycanada #nature #ontarionature #sharecangeo #shareyourweather

Mareeba Rock-wallabies are a rare species of walla

Mareeba Rock-wallabies are a rare species of wallaby found only in the highlands west of Cairns in Australia. They are social by nature, living in colonies of up to 50 or more individuals. These charming marsupials are small but mighty with males weighing in at 4.5kg, and females just 3.8kg, and back legs strong enough to propel them anywhere they need to go at speeds up to 30 miles per hour! 🦘🌏
#mareebarockwallaby #wallaby #marsupial #australia #travel #travelaustralia #canoncanada #canada #conservation #conservationeducation #explore #exploreontario #getoutside #mydiscoverycanada #nature #ontarionature #sharecangeo #shareyourweather #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeaddicts #outdooradventures #outdoorphotography #naturelovers #naturephotography #lovenature

Another fun November birding jaunt to see the Gold

Another fun November birding jaunt to see the Golden-crowned Sparrow that was found in and around the Rosetta McClain Gardens in Scarborough. Originally found on November 19 the sighting was confirmed on November 21 when it was refound. An exciting bird for Ontario (this is a west coast species), who is drawing birders from all over the province. When I went to see the bird there were people there from Fort Erie, Muskoka and the surrounding GTA. A little skittish it finally popped out for some crowd pleasing views at a pile of seed on the ground. Also cute to see it found a friend in a White-throated Sparrow. The two were together in their adventures between the seed pile and a ravine. Such great birding in Ontario lately 😍 #rarebirds #RBA #goldencrownedsparrow
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Snowy Owls are beginning to show up across Ontario

Snowy Owls are beginning to show up across Ontario ❄🤍 These stunning birds have a tendency to draw crowds in to admire their beauty, but unfortunately, are also prone to harassment. If you set out to view owls this winter, keep a few of these things in mind to ensure you remain an ethical owl watcher: 1. Give them space, 2. Don't stop to view them on a busy road way - this dangerous for the bird, yourself, and other drivers, 3. Learn owl body language and respect their boundaries, 4. Don't trespass on privately owned land, 4. Don't give out locations of owls to help them avoid daily harassment. 🦉
#snowyowl #ethicalowlphoto #ethicalbirding #birdwatching #birdfacts #migration #winter #fall #ontario #ontariocanada #barrieontario #wildlife #birds #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography

European Starlings aren't everyone's favourite, an

European Starlings aren't everyone's favourite, and are often considered a nuisance by backyard birders, but you can't deny their beauty or incredible range of vocals! 🎶 Though they don't have a specific song they sing regularly, they can make up their own using a variety of unique sounds including chuckle-like noises, whistling, and rattling. Starlings also have the ability to mimic songs of other birds, electronic and mechanical sounds like vehicles, or even human voices. 🗣
#europeanstarling #starling #birdfacts #birdfeeding #migration #winter #fall #ontario #ontariocanada #barrieontario #wildlife #birds #birdsofinstagram #conservation #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography

A beautiful fall day spent in part watching a beau

A beautiful fall day spent in part watching a beautiful hummingbird 🤩 This Rufous Hummingbird turned up in the backyard of a family in Oakville. It was kind of them to open their backyard to allow for close up views of this rare visitor. The bird was quite active when I visiting frequently flying down to the feeders. I think their other backyard birds were less than amuzed at the gathering however, as we were stationed beside the feeding station to view the hummer. 😂 A great bird for a Project FeederWatch count! Thanks for Glenn Coady for making the arrangments for birders to visit and to the home owners who graciously allowed backyard viewing. #rarebirds #RBA #rufoushummingbird #projectfeederwatch
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#willtravelforbirds #rarebirds #chasingbirds #ontariobirding #twitching #excitingfinds #hummingbirds #winterhummingbirds #fallhummingbirds

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