Sean Feagan

1 month ago | natureconservancy.ca | Sean Feagan

| Fleeting forest beauty: The spring ephemerals As winter lingers on, it’s reassuring to know our forests will soon be carpeted with beautiful wildflowers known as the spring ephemerals. These plants, including trout lilies, trilliums, bloodroot and Dutchman’s breeches, among others, make the most of the short period when abundant sunlight reaches the forest floor before the deciduous trees above leaf out and cast their shade.

Dec 21, 2023 | natureconservancy.ca | Sean Feagan

| Some people relish raptors. Others prefer partridges. Me, I’m a songbird guy. At this time of the year, my favourite birds, neotropical migrants like our wood warblers, vireos and flycatchers, have left us for warmer locales — and who can blame them? But, there are still many incredible songbirds to enjoy over the winter. Yes, chickadees and nuthatches are adorable, cheeky and easy to find year-round. But my favourite passerines to search for and admire in the winter are finches.