Algonquin Park Loon Survey
Algonquin Park is running their annual Loon survey. Report all sightings here. Spotted on Costello Lake on June 20 2021.
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More Fireflies…
Another perfect summer evening, except for the mosquitoes. Date: June 13th 2021, 11:30 pm Location: Kirkfield Ontario Temp: 19°C RH: 63% Wind: 0.0 km/h SQM: 21.41 Watch the video
More Bluebirds and Swallows
Taken today at Carden Alvar A Tree Swallow. An Eastern Bluebird.
Solar eclipse of June 10, 2021
On the morning of June 10th, there was an annular eclipse of the sun. The forecast was excellent the day before, but later in the evening, it called for 30%
A bad day fishing…
Even Ospreys have the one that got away.
What a difference a week makes
…and 16 degrees. A week ago, there were only a few active fireflies. Last night was unbelievable. We were also lucky to have clear skies for a couple hours. 5
Looking for Fireflies
Conditions were less than ideal last night. Sunday May 30th 2021, 11:00pm Temperature 11°C Relative humidity 48% Wind speed 4.2 km/h (west) SQM 21.37 There were very few flashing, and
Coming up: Firefly Season
For the next couple of weeks, the fireflys will be out. It’s a short season this far north. If you can find a dark place, keep an eye out. Try
Ferocious Friday (American Marten)
Pine Martens can be seen throughout Algonquin Park, and are quite entertaining.
Lunar X
Every month a couple hours before the first quarter moon, there is a feature visible resembling the letter X. In reality, it’s light reflecting off of the rims of the