Thursday, 15 June 2017

Banding One Millions Birds

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A Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow ( Zonotrichia leucophrys gambelii ) and an Eastern White-crowned Sparrow ( Z. l. leucophrys ). P...
Friday, 24 February 2017

Long Point Bird Observatory 2016 Year End Report

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The first Barred Owl ( Strix varia ) ever banded at Long Point Bird Observatory was captured in 2016. Photo: Terren (Wikimedia Commo...
Monday, 17 October 2016

Ontario Tiger Beetles

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Ghost Tiger Beetle ( Cicindela lepida ) Photo: Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility The Norfolk Sandplain, my home turf, host...
Tuesday, 16 August 2016

BioBrevia: In Living Reef Colour

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Giant Carpet Anemone ( Stichodactyla gigantea ), seen here with one of its typical symbiotic partners, the Common Clownfish ( Amphiprion ...
Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Naturescape: Blue Dasher

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An immature Blue Dasher ( Pachydiplax longipennis ). Photo: Mark Conboy
Monday, 8 August 2016

Naturescape: Sonoran Desert

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Beautiful colours adorn the parched landscape of Arizona's Sonoran Desert at sunset. Photo: Mark Conboy
Sunday, 7 August 2016

Naturescape: Prairie Rattlesnake

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A Prairie Rattlesnake ( Crotalus viridis ) on the southeastern Alberta prairie. Photo: Mark Conboy
Saturday, 6 August 2016

Naturescape: Mountain Goat

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A nannie and kid Mountain Goat ( Oreamnos americanus ) lick minerals in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Photo: Mark Conboy
Friday, 5 August 2016

The False Allure of Garlic Mustard

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The West Virginia White ( Pieris virginiensis ) is highly localized in Ontario. This one is nectaring on a non-native mustard. The presen...

Naturescape: Red-headed Weaver

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A Red-headed Weaver ( Anaplectes rubriceps ) contorts its neck while tying knots into its complex nest. Photo: Mark Conboy