Four dedicated volunteers monitored 44 boxes once a week from March 30 to September 8 with the following results: 50 bluebirds, 63 tree swallows and 15 house wrens. There were twelve successful Bluebird nestings in ten of our boxes and seven unsuccessful nestings (eggs predated by wrens, dead bluebirds fledglings, etc.). We found a lot…
Day: 2 October 2024
Recap: October Meeting, MOTUS Towers
At our October meeting, we delved into the fascinating world of MOTUS towers and their essential role in wildlife conservation and species tracking. Our group gathered to learn about this cutting-edge technology through a video presentation. The MOTUS Wildlife Tracking System, developed to monitor the movements of small animals, particularly birds, uses a network of…
Outing Recap: Upjohn Nature Reserve
This past weekend, our group of 13 nature enthusiasts led by Don Currie embarked on a wonderful outing to the Upjohn Nature Reserve, a hidden gem protected by the Muskoka Conservancy. With crisp air and the golden hues of autumn surrounding us, it was the perfect day to explore the diverse flora and fauna the…