The 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…

You have good reason to be wary of the wasps and hornets whose smooth stinger can be used several times without becoming detached from the creature’s abdomen. Bees, however, are…

Seen 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…

The 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…

“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…

Summer’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…