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Wetlands: More than Meets the Eye
Wetlands are, as the name suggests, areas which are permanently or seasonally wet. They may be forested swamps, like the swamp along Ben Gill Road. Some wetlands are flooded meadows. Others are simply fields, flooded in the spring. Wetlands are some of the most productive habitats on earth. They’re often full of plants and wildlife; […]
Ma Bell Will No Longer Be Reaching Out And Touching Me
I turned 67 late last year. Does this mean I am now getting old and crotchety? I was sitting in the living room last week, watching television and suddenly realized, I can’t do this anymore. This is all pure crap. The News is depressing. Country Canada long ago morphed into something unrecognizable. It is no […]
Why reptiles and amphibians matter – look past the ‘eeew’ factor
Not everyone likes snakes, salamanders, lizards, toads and frogs. But look past the “Eeew’ factor Reptiles and amphibians are extremely good at controlling biting insects – like mosquitoes and black flies – and insects which feed on crops. Reptiles and amphibians are food for fish, birds and mammals; osprey can be seen carrying snakes to […]
Fascination Can Lead To Intrusion
It was about six or seven years ago when a small group of outdoor enthusiasts gathered around me early one night as I lured in a barred owl. We could see, first one, then two barred owls approaching, their graceful forms softly etched in the moonlight as they both landed in a tree directly […]
History of hospital needs to be on display
I was recently contacted by Fred and Sherry (Shortt) Newcombe of Northport. They had been cleaning out a barn and discovered a picture and diploma of Sherry’s great aunt Gladys (Everleigh) Hart. The interesting fact about this discovery was that the diploma (in pristine condition) indicated that Gladys had graduated from the first class (three […]
Why birds matter
Life – mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects, and their habitats – is intimately connected. This web of life is known as biodiversity. We humans are part of this web of life – and we depend on it for our very existence. In fact, this web of life is such a fine balance that removing […]
Send your comments on Ostrander Point wind turbine project
The Gilead Industrial Wind Turbine Project at Ostrander Point is now listed on Environmental Registry for public comment. Please take a few minutes to submit your comments. The deadline is February 19, 2012. Be sure to quote the EBR Registry Number: 011-5239 Here are some points you may wish to make: A globally significant natural […]
Council Watch – Jan. 26 council meeting cancelled
Readers are invited to make comment on council issues, or email a more detailed letter to the editor to news@countylive.ca Writers must use their full name and a valid email address. Full council and committee agendas and minutes with links to documents here: http://princeedward.fileprosite.com/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=7431 Coming up: January 8 – New Years Levee 2-4p.m. PE Community […]
One of rarest birds in Ontario lives at proposed turbine site
The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists share this blog from Nature Canada’s Manager of Bird Conservation Programs, Ted Cheskey, posted on Dec 22 http://naturecanadablog.blogspot.com/2011/12/endangered.html By Ted Cheskey Irony, or does the left hand not know what the right is doing? The Endangered Henslow’s Sparrow (Ammodramus henslowii) is one of the rarest birds in Ontario. During […]
