11 Dec 2017
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
Fairbank Oil Nature Trail Outing

Fairbank Oil Nature Trail Outing

Blog, Natural Areas, Outdoor Event,
Twenty three LWI members ventured out on a cool fall day to walk the nature trail on the Fairbank Oil property just outside of Oil Springs.  Larry Cornelis led the hike and the group was fortunate to also have the property owners Charlie Fairbank and Pat McGee accompany us to provide some wonderful stories about the history of the property and the oil industry, as well as to explain the various oil production devices and artifacts found along the trail.  Charlie’s ancestors were prominent in the oil business dating back to the first oil wells. The Fairbank property sits above…
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26 Oct 2017
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
Paddling through Sydenham River Nature Reserve

Paddling through Sydenham River Nature Reserve

Blog, Natural Areas, Wildlife, ,
Fall is a spectacular time to paddle!  We were fortunate to have a picture perfect day to canoe through the Sydenham River Nature Reserve. The water levels were very low (see below) which meant getting out of our canoe often but both the weather and the water were very warm.  In the spring the water level is high and there are rapids and a swift current to contend with so this would not be the time of year for novice canoeist to paddle through the Reserve. Picturesque scenery was the word of the day and we enjoyed an interesting array…
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25 Jul 2017
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
Lambton Heritage Forest Hiking Trails

Lambton Heritage Forest Hiking Trails

Blog, Natural Areas, Wildlife
There are some wonderful nature trails near Port Franks that are worth a visit.  The trails wind through the large Lambton Heritage Forest and there are a couple of ways of accessing them.  The first trail we explored starts out from Outer Drive.  There is a 911 address sign for the trail, number 7101, and the trail access is located on the north side of the road just before the road curves sharply to the right.  At the time of year that we walked this trail (early June), there were plenty of mosquitoes, so apply repellent generously before heading out.…
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07 Mar 2017
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
2015 Mandaumin Woods BioBlitz Inventory

2015 Mandaumin Woods BioBlitz Inventory

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Lambton Wildlife conducted an intense biological survey at Mandaumin Woods on June 20th, 2015. Local experts, with the help of Lambton Wildlife members, set out to record all living species at the site. Here were the resulting numbers with links to a list of each: Over 100 Herbaceous Plants. 16 Different Tree Species. 11 Fungi Identified. 22 Bird Species Spotted. 2 Mammals, 2 Amphibians and 1 Reptile. 10 Butterflies and 5 Various Insects.     Summary of all species recorded.
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17 Jan 2017
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
Calling All Lambton Wildlife Nature Photographers

Calling All Lambton Wildlife Nature Photographers

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After a great response to the LWI nature photography contest, it’s apparent that we have numerous talented photographers snapping shots in Lambton County that are worthy of sharing.  Now that the photo contest is over, we’d like to invite you to share your best shots with other Lambton Wildlife members on an ongoing basis. We have started a Lambton County Nature group on the Flickr website.  Flickr members (it’s free to join) who are LWI members can join our Lambton County Nature group and by uploading your photos into Flickr they will be automatically uploaded onto the LWI website for…
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03 Jan 2017
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
Post your Lambton County Nature Sightings

Post your Lambton County Nature Sightings

Sightings, Wildlife, ,
One of the things that the LWI blog posts can be used for is to share Lambton County wildlife sightings with other LWI members.  The LWI community is always yearning to know as much as possible about nature in Lambton County, and when you see something interesting it might be nice to write a brief post.  Of course providing information on the exact location of nests or vulnerable things should be avoided. Here is an example short post based on a sighting that we experienced back in September: Yesterday, while on our way to Hawk Cliff, we spotted two fox…
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28 Dec 2016
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
Why Not Wawanosh?

Why Not Wawanosh?

Natural Areas, , ,
Thinking of going out for a walk? Want a change- why not take a walk at Wawanosh Wetlands. Oh sure, purists will argue that it never became the wetlands that were planned, but it has still become a great place for nature- in all seasons- and it can be a very nice walk.                   Wawanosh can be hard to find if you don’t know exactly where it is. It is located at 6013 Blackwell Side Road, in Sarnia. The entry way is a narrow single- car width road entrance between two residential…
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08 Nov 2016
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
2016 Photo Contest Ends Soon!

2016 Photo Contest Ends Soon!

Past Announcements, Photo Contest, ,
November 15th is the last day for submissions into the Lambton Wildlife 2016 Photo Contest. If you haven't submitted an image in each category, you still have time! There are 4 categories: Flora, Fauna, Landscapes and Youth Excellence. You can submit 1 image per category, but only 1. Images should showcase Lambton County. All photos must have been captured within the last two years. Upload your images via the online contest page or via the submissions page. Don't wait, get yours in now!
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18 Jun 2016
By Lambton Wildlife Inc
There Are Many Locations to Watch Birds in Lambton

There Are Many Locations to Watch Birds in Lambton

Nature Notes, , , ,
What is the fastest-growing leisure activity? Canoeing? Tennis? Shuffleboard? No, the fastest-growing hobby is bird watching (or 'birding' as we who are hooked prefer to call it). Most often, interest in birding begins with putting seeds out for the winter birds. Once you recognize that several species come to your feeder, you buy a book to help identify them. (more…)
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