Tag: Forks of the Credit Provincial Park

Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, located in Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Painted Turtles Near Forks of the Credit Provincial Park

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painted turtle - sits in pond near forks of the credit - ontario

On a beautiful sunny day, Bob and I decided to head to the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park in search of birds that are uncommon in our own part of the province.  As we approached Forks of the Credit Provincial Park near Caledon, along a quiet country road called McLaren Road, a vibrant green sludge drew our eyes to a pond at the side of the highway.  When we spotted a turtle poking its head up through the surface of the water, we had to pull over for a look.  The reptile turned out to be an Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta). Read more

Eastern Towhee At Forks Of The Credit Provincial Park

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eastern towhee stares ahead - trans canada trail - forks of the credit - caledon - ontario

Bob and I get very excited when it comes to checking out new potential birdwatching locations.  Numerous reports about sightings at Forks of the Credit Provincial Park had us headed that way in early June to see what we might see.  Among the many birds spotted that day was a colourful Eastern Towhee. Read more

Black-billed Cuckoo at Forks of the Credit Provincial Park

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black billed cuckoo - gives us a look from tree - forks of the credit provincial park - ontario

On a warm, sunny June morning, Bob and I set off to explore Forks of the Credit Provincial Park near Caledon, in Ontario, Canada. We were excited to see what species we might discover. As we followed the movements of an Eastern Towhee, lo and behold, we caught sight of a Black-billed Cuckoo. Read more

Bobolink Whistles A Tune At Forks of the Credit Park

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Bobolink - sings out - kettle trail - forks of the credit provincial park - ontario

On an outing to Forks of the Credit Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada, Bob and I were winding down our day after having spent several hours on the beautiful trails there.  As we strode across Kettle Trail to regain the Trans Canada Trail and then the parking lot, an unfamiliar sound met our ears.  We soon spotted the source in a treetop not far away.  A bobolink in full song was in profile against an azure sky, making for a perfect snapshot. Read more