Although it is classed as part of the big Canidae (or canid) family – which includes wolves, coyotes and dogs – the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is related to cats…
Read MoreAlthough it is classed as part of the big Canidae (or canid) family – which includes wolves, coyotes and dogs – the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is related to cats…
Read MoreThe White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a regular visitor to bird feeders and lives in the deciduous forests of Québec. It can be observed year-round in wooded areas, parks and…
Read MoreIn French, the name of the familiar Christmas carol is (translated) “My beautiful fir, king of the forests”. Why such praise? If you choose a natural tree at Christmastime, chances…
Read MoreDeer are essentially the charming homewreckers of the ecosystem. Don’t believe me? Read on. A natural regrowth forest has many strata of growth: flowers, ferns, perennials, annuals, shrubs, plus trees…
Read MoreSeen more and more frequently in southern Quebec, the wood duck (Aix sponsa), dazzles the observer with its plumage and fascinates with its tree-related activities. This close relative of the…
Read MoreThe black-capped chickadee is tiny, but its liveliness, resiliency and sociability are impressive. It can be identified by its black cap and bib, white cheeks and, in particular, by its…
Read MoreFall is a busy season for the red squirrel. Because it’s active all year round, it stores food in preparation for winter. Let’s take this opportunity to observe its comings…
Read More“I am a red oak (Quercus rubra), the most common oak in Eastern Canada. My species is fairly abundant in southern Québec but nonetheless, I consider myself quite exceptional. For…
Read MoreSummer’s arrival coincides with the emergence of mosquitoes. These biting insects annoy outdoors enthusiasts, forest workers, and animals both domestic and wild, and sometimes transmit dreadful diseases. However, should we…
Read MoreOver the past 40 years, wildlife populations have fallen by 60 per cent around the world due to destruction of natural habitats, pesticide pollution and over-exploitation of natural resources. In…
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