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May 13 min

Woodpecker Sign

Winter is the best time for finding wildlife tracks and sign, but before leaf-out in spring is second on my list. Being able to see...

Apr 32 min

Misguided Kindness

Spring is a time of renewal, including for PEI’s wildlife. Early breeders such as Coyotes, Foxes, and Ravens have their young now, and...

Mar 103 min

Nests of Birds and. . . not-birds

🎵 One of these things is not like the others 🎶. If you walk or hike anywhere on PEI in spring and summer, you pass many bird nests...

Mar 63 min

Riparian Zones

Some of PEI’s natural habitats punch well above their weight – their importance far exceeds the area they occupy in the landscape....

Mar 33 min

Ruffed Grouse Tracks

Most of PEI’s winter wildlife tracks come from mammals, but there are lots to be found from birds, too! Ruffed Grouse is a great species...

Aug 27, 20233 min

Common Terns

[Note: No eggs, nests, or birds were harmed in the taking of this photo] Not all birds nest in trees. Here on PEI, you can find nests in...

May 3, 20232 min

Bird-Window Conflicts

Welcome back to Ask a Naturalist: your own personal “Google” for information on all things natural on PEI! Today’s question comes from...

Dec 26, 20222 min

Tracks and Sign: Great Blue Heron

When you think about reading PEI wildlife tracks and sign, it’s likely that mammals such as Foxes, Coyotes, Raccoons and Skunks are the...