Look who’s in our backyard! It’s the Pileated Woodpecker, rare in Southern Ontario but right here in Puslinch. The Pileated is the largest woodpecker in North America, nearly the size of a Crow. Both sexes have a flaming red, crested…
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The County of Wellington officially opened the Aberfoyle Pollinator Garden today. As part of the Solid Waste Services Strategy, the preferred use of the County’s closed landfill sites is to include a continuation of ongoing naturalization efforts, with particular emphasis…
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On June mornings, when I first venture out to weed my flower gardens, I can often hear the call of the American Bittern. It has been described as sounding like a squeaky hand pump. However, not many of us of…
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In view of the recent encounter with a coyote here in Puslinch we thought it prudent to share what you can do if you are approached by one showing aggression. “As frightening as the thought of a coyote attack may…
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This amazingly large moth showed up on our porch this morning. When its wings are fully opened they can be up to 7 inches across! Luna moths only live for about a week each year as they find a suitable…
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THE CATBIRD IS BACK by Marjorie Clark Two days ago, I heard it singing – the Catbird. When we were youngsters in Morriston, Miss Maggie Rappolt, who lived near us, had a beautiful flower garden beside her house. Behind her…
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Thank you to Alison McCrindle for sending us this wonderful photo of wee baby robins spotted on a Mother’s Day hike in Puslinch! Photo credit: Alison’s husband and partner at Chickadee Christmas Trees, Joe Wareham.
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This beautiful collection of butterflies and moths was made more than 120 years ago by Frank Kistenmacher. It will be on display on April 16, 2019 7pm at the Puslinch Library for the Historical Society presentation on the “Houses of…
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From EAST OF ABERFOYLE by Marjorie Clark The American Tree Sparrow via wikipedia What are those pretty, small, brown birds, resembling, although larger than, the Chipping Sparrow of summer but inhabiting our feeders and windowsills in winter, you ask? Feisty…
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SEEN IN PUSLINCH by Marjorie Clark Mee-o, apparently an apartment dweller in his previous life, has taken full advantage of living in the country of Puslinch since his arrival two years ago. Possessive of his territory, he patrols the perimeters…
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Baby Raccoons on Concession 7 in Puslinch – Photo By Daina Makinson
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Mountain Coyote Image via Wikipedia COYOTE WARNING Hey local friends. I just had a very scary coyote encounter at the McCrodan Tract on Watson btn 34 and 36. I was aggressively followed by a large healthy looking coyote for almost…
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After multiple black bear sightings in Wellington County, OPP are urging residents to be cautious and learn how to protect themselves. On Sunday May 26, 2019 at approximately 9:00 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the area of…
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Thank you to Sandra Emond for reaching out to us to post about helping turtle. She wrote: “Was wondering if you can a put a reminder out on social media about the need for drivers looking out for turtles crossing…
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The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has directly provided the following update: Surface water sampling results for the contaminants of concern related to the jet fuel spill continue to be stable and below protective surface water guidelines in Aberfoyle…
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East of Aberfoyle by Marjorie Clark Such an icy February as it was, the Wild Turkeys frequented our bird feeding spots for ground feeders. Since the weather has turned milder, the males have begun to practise their awesome display. Perhaps,…
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On Jan 27th, the Friends of Valens hosted a bird box building workshop. Though it was a cold and snowy day, volunteers came out to construct 27 bird nesting boxes. A big thank you to all the volunteers that gave…
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