There is something really satisfying about observing a wild animal such as this Red Fox in its natural habitat. Read more
Tag: Algonquin Park
Atlantis Fritillary Butterfly in Algonquin Park
This past summer found Bob and me in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada, in search of Black Bears. The blueberry patch at the old airstrip near Mew Lake Campground was a magnet for two families of Black Bears a year ago, so we were hoping that some of them might have returned in search of this year’s crop. Instead, the only visitors to the blueberry patch were countless Atlantis Fritillary Butterflies. Read more
Pine Martens During The winter In Algonquin Park
Pine Martens seem to be regular visitors to certain spots in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario at least during late winter. Whether seen frequenting the bird-feeding station along the Spruce Bog Trail or those feeders set below the deck of the Visitor Centre, these small furry mammals delight observers, young and old. Read more
Cow Moose And Calf Ready For Winter In Algonquin
When we drive through Algonquin Provincial Park or take the time to hike one of the many trails through the forest there, we never know what marvelous birds or animals may cross our paths. Many times, it is only the superb scenery that is to be enjoyed, and the peace and solitude of the Park’s backwoods. Other times, wildlife, such as this Cow Moose and Calf, will come right out to the highway corridor where it is far easier to browse than among the tangle of fallen trees in the dense forest. Read more
Red Foxes Wintering In Snowy Algonquin Provincial Park
Late in the fall one year, Bob and I visited Algonquin Provincial Park, in Ontario, Canada, and with the early snowfall received in the area, the Park was totally transformed from even a couple of weeks before. As we made our way around the Park in search of wildlife, we could not resist the temptation to revisit the home range of a couple of Red Foxes known to many people. The resident Foxes were out and about and seemed all that much more beautiful given the white canvas that accentuated their rich red coat of winter fur. Read more
Our Close Encounter with Red Foxes In Algonquin Provincial Park
Earlier one fall, Bob and I set off for a three-day visit to Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada. We were on a mission to find and photograph a Bull Moose. Given the time of year, the odds were pretty good that we might come across one. Instead, we were rewarded with the opportunity to observe and photograph not one, but two, Red Foxes. I was ecstatic! Read more
Lance-tipped Darner Dragonfly Along Algonquin Park’s Mizzy Lake Trail
When hiking the Mizzy Lake Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park, we took a lunch break near the top of the loop a short distance beyond Wolf Howl Pond. Two small ponds made an inviting place to have our picnic lunch, and there was so much activity around the water that we were fully entertained while we ate. One Lance-tipped Darner Dragonfly repeatedly landed on a submerged log directly in front of our picnic spot. Read more
Moose Cow And Calf Along The Mizzy Lake Trail
Bob and I cannot get enough of exploring the wilderness in Algonquin Provincial Park here in Ontario. It was while hiking the Mizzy Lake Trail that we came upon a Moose cow and her calf standing in the muddy water at one end of a lake. Read more
Black Bear Mom and Cubs Eat Blueberries In Algonquin Park
One summer a few years ago, Bob and I once again found ourselves in Algonquin Park here in central Ontario, Canada. We had various objectives during our two-day visit to the area, and one of them was to pick wild blueberries. Having heard that the crop was more plentiful than usual, we were eager to put ourselves to the task of harvesting a few. It was quite a surprise to find that an American Black Bear and two cubs were sharing the blueberry patch with us. Read more
Cow Moose And Calf In Algonquin Provincial Park
On a drive into Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada, a few kilometres just inside the West Gate, Bob picked out a cow and calf in the ditch where they were nibbling on tender shoots and having a drink of water. Read more