by Scottie Potter
The Great Backyard Bird Count February 16-19, 2024
Take part in this annual global event by taking 15 minutes each day to record the species and number of birds you see around you. Submitting them online through the eBird app helps scientists better understand and protect birds!
Muskrats: Wetland Gardeners
Missing the colour green this time of year? Visit the lagoon on Prince’s Island Park and you may see a muskrat munching on vibrant water plants they dredge up from the pond bottom.
These large members of the vole family are an important part of wetland communities, as their selective feeding fosters a wider diversity of plants, in turn attracting birds and insects.
