Thanks, Tom. That’s really encouraging. Hope I can keep it interesting as we go ahead into the new year. They’re just might be a short break around Christmas, but who knows.
A wave from a little further west, new subscriber, found you from a link on Gary Prescott's blog (the birding biker).
I'm in Outaouais, and had never heard of the wood turtle! Have only seen painteds and snappers locally, but have read up so I am prepared if I do stumble upon one.
I'm primarily a patch birder (and dabble in id-ing other natural finds with inat), and have kept a 'green' list inspired by Gary for around a decade now. Originally from England myself, and even after ~16 years in Canada I am not used to having hummingbirds and Bald Eagles on my garden list.
Anyway, hello, and I look forward to reading more. And likely going back through previous entries when the weather stops me heading out myself.
Hi Amy - welcome aboard. Gary and I have been in contact for quite a few years now. My background is similar you yours - came from England almost 30 years ago and indulge in patch birding at the western end of Montreal island where there is a fine arboretum to wander in. Hummingbirds are regulars in the garden (we grow Monarda which they are attracted to) while Bald Eagles, which in the past have simply passed through the area, in the past couple of years have overwintered. Keep that Green list going!
Always love reading your work Richard, and you have definitely encouraged me to stay absorbed in the nature that’s close at hand.
Thanks, Tom. That’s really encouraging. Hope I can keep it interesting as we go ahead into the new year. They’re just might be a short break around Christmas, but who knows.
A wave from a little further west, new subscriber, found you from a link on Gary Prescott's blog (the birding biker).
I'm in Outaouais, and had never heard of the wood turtle! Have only seen painteds and snappers locally, but have read up so I am prepared if I do stumble upon one.
I'm primarily a patch birder (and dabble in id-ing other natural finds with inat), and have kept a 'green' list inspired by Gary for around a decade now. Originally from England myself, and even after ~16 years in Canada I am not used to having hummingbirds and Bald Eagles on my garden list.
Anyway, hello, and I look forward to reading more. And likely going back through previous entries when the weather stops me heading out myself.
Hi Amy - welcome aboard. Gary and I have been in contact for quite a few years now. My background is similar you yours - came from England almost 30 years ago and indulge in patch birding at the western end of Montreal island where there is a fine arboretum to wander in. Hummingbirds are regulars in the garden (we grow Monarda which they are attracted to) while Bald Eagles, which in the past have simply passed through the area, in the past couple of years have overwintered. Keep that Green list going!