Outdoor Event – Page 7 – Lambton Wildlife

03 Nov 2016

The Dunes and Swales of Ipperwash – Where North meets South

Blog, Natural Areas, Outdoor EventIpperwash, Lambton Shores, trail

Saturday was a perfect day for 45 nature enthusiasts to enjoy a beautiful hike! The hike was hosted by Lambton Shores Nature Trails and led by Klaus Keunecke who provided information about the history of the trails before we headed out. (more…)

13 Oct 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Rock Glen Walk

events, Outdoor Event2016, Carolinian, fall, forest, Rock Glen, trees

On a beautiful, sunny Sunday, Justin Nicol led 28 Lambton Wildlife members and guests on an educational stroll through a section of the Rock Glen Conservation Area. Rock Glen is located in Arkona, Ontario. It is usually known for its natural collection of Brachiopod, Coral and Crinoid stem fossils. This day, however, we were treated to an opportunity to appreciate the area for its collection of Carolinian and Great Lake native trees. Rock Glen is in a transitional zone of Carolinian, to the south, and Great Lake zone to the north, this results in trees native to both areas growing…

05 Oct 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Too Cold For Singing Frogs And Toads

Blog, Outdoor EventDow Wetlands, frogs, swallows, toads

The weather did not co-operate for the LWI Frogs and Toads outing in April of this year. North winds were blowing over the Dow Wetlands and the temperature was a bit above zero. Everyone thought they were dressed for the outing. Most soon realized that they could have been better covered. Toques, hoods, gloves and winter coats were needed. Regardless, twenty people were interested enough to meet tour leader Kim Gledhill for the tour. The LWI Guide to Natural Areas of Lambton County, 2009, reports “the idea for the Dow Wetlands was born when a large quantity of clean soil…

16 Sep 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

3,759 Broad-winged Hawks at Hawk Cliff!

Outdoor EventAmerican Kestrel, Bald Eagle, birding, Broad-Winged Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, Hawk Cliff, Northern Harrier, Osprey, raptors, Sharp-shinned Hawk

Yes! We saw 3,759 Broad-winged Hawks, 23 Northern Harriers, 169 American Kestrel, and 293 Sharp-Shinned Hawks at Hawk Cliff on September 14th, 2016. Bald Eagles are also a common sight but because there are resident Bald Eagles it is hard to tell which ones are actually migrating. Wednesday brought clouds and north-west winds to the north shore of Lake Erie, making conditions that were favorable for seeing a large number of migrating raptors. Our day began in Port Stanley with a quick stop at the Village Square Coffee Shop for a delicious coffee and some sweets. The official Hawk Cliff…

12 Sep 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

2016 Habitat Thursday Garden Tours

events, Outdoor Eventgarden, habitat, landscape, native, tour

Over 20 people attended the kickoff of LWI's annual "Habitat Thursdays" outdoor event. This year, at the suggestion of Shawn McKnight, we decided to make it a tour of residential landscapes that have been naturalized with native plants. We would actually be visiting "Habitat Gardens". (more…)

07 Sep 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Hawk Cliff Has Monarchs Too!

Outdoor Eventbirds, butterfly, hawk, Hawk Cliff, migration, Monarch, Port Stanley, raptors

If the allure of migrating raptors isn’t quite enough, Hawk Cliff is also a great place to see Monarch butterflies. These insects follow a similar route to the hawks and eagles when they head south for the winter, which means they also pass through the Hawk Cliff area. (more…)

05 Sep 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Hawk Cliff Preview 2016

Outdoor Eventbirds, eagle, harrier, hawk, Hawk Cliff, kestrel, merlin, Port Stanley, raptors

Regardless of the warm weather we have been enjoying, migratory birds will still head south on schedule. Raptor migration is underway and that means a trip to Hawk Cliff should be on your calendar. Driving to Hawk Cliff takes approximately 1h 30m from the Sarnia area. The site is located only a few kilometers from Port Stanley on the north shore of Lake Erie, and is a prime place to view raptors flying overhead. (more…)