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 October 17, 2026 – October 23, 2026 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 October 16, 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 aspossible…

Friends of the Salmon River AGM

The Ribbon of Life The Ribbon of Life is the natural buffer zone along the edges of lakes, rivers, and wetlands. It is crucial for: water quality protection, erosion control, wildlife habitat and environmental health.Maintaining a healthy Ribbon of Life is essential for preserving the ecological balance of our waterways….

Picton Farm Supply – Birds, Home & Garden

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated October 11, 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! Our bird feed above is available in…

Picton Farm Supply – Farming

(contact information at bottom of page)  * Updated October 11, 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 Winter’s acomin’ !…

Winter Finch Forecast – 2026 to 2027

By Tyler Hoar: GENERAL FORECAST: Last year was a bit of a mixed bag for boreal irruptions, but it was a solid flight year here in the East for Evening Grosbeaks, Pine Grosbeaks and Purple Finches with a small flight of Pine Siskins too….

Fall Dam Operations

FALL DAM OPERATIONS STARTING OCTOBER 13, 2026 Quinte Conservation is conducting annual dam operations in the Moira and Napanee regions on, or after, Tuesday, October 13. Shoreline residents can expect changing water levels above and below the following structures:   Moira Region •Caton’s Weir…

What Birds Can We Expect to See in October?

As September was a month for fall warblers, October is the month for sparrows. Any walk along a roadside or across a weedy meadow this month will often flush countless numbers of them as they feed upon the ripening seed heads of weeds. We…

National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. 

Good afternoon, I am writing to update you on Nature Canada’s work to establish a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. Background The Eastern basin of Lake Ontario is particularly rich in biodiversity and contains critical habitat upon which thousands of native species, globally rare…

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,…