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

What Birds Can We Expect To See In July?

This is the time of the year when we wonder where the year has disappeared as some birds are already beginning to show signs of wanting to migrate south. As early as even late June, we can expect to see returning shorebirds beginning to…

Kingston and Area Bird Sightings

Kingston Area Birds June 13, 2026 – June 19, 2026Kingston 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. Please…

Discover & Celebrate the Salmon River

Discover Our Gem: the Salmon River Headwaters   Please join us on Saturday morning, July 25 in Arden to celebrate the beauty and importance of our Salmon River Headwaters The life force that brings health and services to ‘the downstream’ Mingle with members of…

Ontario Rare Bird Report

Ontario Rare Bird Report for the week of June 5, 2026   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…

What Birds Can We Expect To See In June?

By and large, the spring warbler migration is all but over by the end of May. Despite how the month started out with near low temperatures at night, May was a good month – a few good days, a couple of spectacular fallouts, although…

The Hummingbird Season is Here!

The hummingbird season is upon us again. Our only hummingbird species in Prince Edward County, the Ruby-throated, usually arrives by May 12th, although we have seen them arrive here as early as May 1st. Your chances of attracting a nesting pair to your premises,…

Prince Edward County Bird List

Prince Edward County Checklist of Birds(January, 2026) Because of its location in eastern Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County is a natural catch-all for migrating birds during both spring and fall. The points of land along the southern shore especially, provide excellent birding opportunities during…

Picton Farm Supply – Birds, Home & Garden

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated March 29, 2026 *   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! You can also follow us on FACEBOOK…

Picton Farm Supply – Farming

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated April 15, 2026 *    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 CHICK PRICES NEW…

Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre

Greetings friends, However you like to celebrate the holidays, we wish you a warm relaxing time with family & friends, and the opportunity to appreciate our beautiful landscape and our magnificent Salmon River watershed. Thank you to Avis Price, FSR member, who researched and wrote this…

Support South Shore Joint Initiative

Only 200 tickets at $25 each—great odds, amazing prizes, and every ticket supports South Shore Joint Initiative and their mission to educate, advocate and protect Prince Edward County’s rare South Shore! For tickets contact: cheryl.anderson@ssji.ca | 613-849-7743Details: https://www.ssji.ca/stepintonatureraffle2025 or visit SSJI.CA Raffle Prizes– One…