Natural Themes

EXPLORE NATURE IN THE BAY OF QUINTE REGION !
Photo by Gilles Bisson of BellevilleIn this section, we look at all things natural  around the Bay of Quinte region. These will include conservation areas, nature reserves, provincial parks, trails, national wildlife areas and others in our region. Many of these include special areas where we have conducted some of our guided hikes over the years. These natural areas are very special as most have been set aside to preserve the habitat and flora and fauna, as well as the human history. We are very fortunate to have these great areas in our midst, in an era when the importance of preserving remnants of the Quinte area’s natural habitat has never been more important. 

PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Each winter, we look forward to the arrival of winter finches that move into the Quinte area when wild food crops crash in their boreal nesting habitats. This is one of them – a lovely male Pine Grosbeak.
Photo Credit: Gilles Bisson of Belleville

Kingston and Area Bird Sightings

Kingston Area Birds  March 22, 2025 – March 28, 2025 Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintain records in a 50km radius ofMacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share theirsightings with ‘Kingston FN’. Alternatively, please email  records directlyto me – contact details below….

Look What Flew Through the County

LOOK WHAT FLEW THROUGH THE COUNTY Based on her very successful and popular column in The Times, author Yvonne Buys is proud to announce the publication of her new book. The book is filled with outstanding colour photos of all but a few of…

Ontario Rare Bird Report

Ontario Rare Bird Report for the week of March 21, 2025 This weekly report provides information about bird sightings that aresignificant due to the species, the location and/or time of year of thesighting.  Within these weekly reports, as much detail will be provided aspossible…

What Birds Can We Expect to See in April?

We always say that winter will continue, until it decides that it is finished. Certainly, that can be true as occasional flurries, cold temperatures and bitter winds persist right though until almost the end of March, and even a bit into April. Some migrants…

Picton Farm Supply – Birds, Home & Garden

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated March 06, 2025 *   Picton Farm Supply – where good prices, selection and customer service have always been our motto  Please scroll down to see some specials and featured items! THIS WEEK’S FEATURED ITEM You can also…

Picton Farm Supply – Farming

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated March 16, 2025 *    Picton Farm Supply – where good prices, excellent selection and customer service have always been our motto   Please scroll down to see some specials and featured items! THIS WEEK’S FEATURE 2025 CHICK PRICES…

Community Trees – Seedlings Available

COMMUNITY TREES 2025PUBLIC ORDER FORM FOR BULK PURCHASING IS NOW LIVEIf you are interested in purchasing bare-root trees/shrubs in bundles of 25 per species, you may do so here. The order form will be available until April 30th or while supplies last.Participating municipalities to…

Quinte Field Naturalists Annual Dinner

Greetings to all: Quinte Field Naturalists is pleased to announce its Annual Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, May 14th We invite you to enjoy a delicious meal, hear a wonderful speaker, and support QFN’s efforts to conserve and protect nature in your neighbourhood and beyond….