Roadside Flattened Fauna

ROADSIDE FLATTENED FAUNAMay 24 & May 26 Remember that peculiar song several years back, “Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road, Stinking to High Heaven? I’m reminded of that song every time I come across the carcass of a skunk along the roadside.I noticed…

Weeds and Wildflowers

WEEDS AND WILDFLOWERSMay 17 & May 19 During the very successful Birding Festival this week in Prince Edward County, I found myself identifying not only birds, but wildflowers, bushes and trees for curious visitors, many of whom had come from afar. Most I have been…

Wildlife In the Backyard

WILDLIFE IN THE BACKYARDMay 03 & May 05There is something very therapeutic about mowing grass. I do some of my most serious pondering when I am behind a lawn mower, and many a column has been created to the roar of a Briggs &…