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  April 26, 2025 – May 02, 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….

Ontario Rare Bird Report

Ontario Rare Bird Report for the week of April 25, 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…

Growing Up Big Island (2021)

“GROWING UP BIG ISLAND” A look at life on Big Island growing up in the 1950s Terry’s new book, Growing Up Big Island, is his fifth literary effort, and relates his memories of growing up on “the Island” in the 1950s.  Contained are stories…

The Two Of Us

My latest book, The Two of Us, is now available. Current retail outlets are being posted below as they are finalized. Price is $25.00, and can also be purchased directly from me by e-transfer. (tsprague@xplornet.com), or from any one of the following retail outlets….

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…

Freedom Express 204RD travel trailer for Sale

FOR SALE: 2019 Freedom Express 25’ trailer. 4,100 lbs. This trailer is in mint condition as I camped only at Sandbanks, Presqu’ile and Ferris Parks in the four years that I used it for camping. It’s time now for someone younger to enjoy this…

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,…

What Birds to Expect during the month of May

Would May and warmer weather ever arrive, was a much heard question during much of April. Some unseasonably cool temperatures and frosty nights during late April left doubt in the minds of most birds if spring and warmer temperatures would ever arrive this year….

Picton Farm Supply – Farming

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated April 15, 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…

The Birdhouse Nature Store

THE BIRDHOUSE NATURE STORE home of the famous “Right Stuff” bird feed 82 Main Street, Brighton 613-475-9510 BIRDFEEDING HAS BECOME BIG BUSINESS – MAKE SURE YOU FEED “THE RIGHT STUFF” AND NOT THE WRONG STUFF! In Birdfeeding Workshops that I conducted back in the…