Articles in: Wildlife Stories
Dock Spiders Everywhere!
Dock spiders prefer to live between the boards of the cottage dock, but Canada’s largest spiders are expanding their territory around the cabin. Read the full article
Muskie Attack Sends Woman to ER
A Winnipeg woman got a terrifying shock when a large muskie bit her leg while she was swimming in the Winnipeg River, near Minaki in NW Ontario. Could this happen to you? Read the full article
Ticks Everywhere!
June is always a bad month for wood ticks at the cottage, but this year things are really crazy. Read the full article
Forest Tent Caterpillar Invasion!
The forest tent caterpillar infestation has hit a new level of madness, and I hope this year will finally be the peak. Read the full article
Wildflower: Jack in the pulpit
Jack in the pulpit (arisaema triphyllum) might just be my favourite forest wildflower. Read the full article
Groundhog Troubles?
Watching young groundhogs (woodchucks) run around the cottage property can provide hours of entertainment, but these critters can also cause cabin owners some serious grief. Read the full article
Nature’s Amazing Art
A walk in the woods or along the shoreline often turns up some of nature’s most fascinating artistic creations. Read the full article
How to identify a sauger
Walleye anglers sometimes catch an odd-looking fish that resembles a walleye but is covered in dark blotches. Read the full article
Is a bear stalking your cottage?
Tell-tale signs indicate a bear might be hanging out around your property or even stalking the cottage. Read the full article
