Time for Nature 2012by Lynda Kosalle, Controller, ON Region

Locations: Lake Muskoka, Torrence Barrens Conservation Reserve and Lynda’s backyard in Simcoe ON.

Lake Muskoka

Happy Canada Day!!!

More Lake Muskoka…..

And more Lake Muskoka…..

Canada Day fun on the lake…

As the moon rises over Bala…

Torrence Barrens Conservation Reserve

Highlights

Encompassing almost 5,000 acres, the

Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve is

one of the most striking geological areas in

Muskoka. The lunar landscape of the

Barrens is characterized by low ridges of

Precambrian bedrock, separated by wetlands and peat-filled hollows, scattered boulders, a little soil bare bedrock. Eastern Bluebird, Cooper’s Hawk and Massasauga rattlesnake can often be spotted on the Barrens and the elusive Whippoorwill and Nighthawk can be heard in late evening. Many diverse vegetative species grow here. Amateur astronomers have identified the Barrens as an ideal place to view the night skies with little light infiltration from urban centres.

More….Torrence Barrens Conservation Reserve

Nature in the backyard!

And in the nectar is plentiful in the backyard!

Find the finch…

My favorite backyard tree and other residents…