Monthly Archives: June 2011

Breeding Bird Survey – Beaton Lake Route #258

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Ron

Breeding Bird Survey – Beaton Lake Route #258 After completing the Shoals survey route, we headed to White River, Ontario and got a motel room for the night. The forecast had threatened rain and thundershowers overnight and Nature delivered on … Continue reading →

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The Moose

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Ron

This mangy looking moose was the first live moose that we saw on this breeding bird survey trip in Northern Ontario. There are plenty of moose in the area and they are constant threat to highway travelers (and vice versa) … Continue reading →

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Chapleau, Ontario

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Ron

Chapleau, Ontario Chapleau is one of the larger communities in the area of Northern Ontario where we conduct our Breeding Bird Surveys. ‘Larger’ in this instance is a relative term but since Chapleau is large enough to offer a gas … Continue reading →

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Black Bears of Northern Ontario

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Graeme

Black Bears of Northern Ontario Ron is on a bird count in Northern Ontario, has has also had a chance to see some black bears (from quite a distance away) at his various stops. So far he has noted 3 … Continue reading →

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Breeding Bird Survey – The Shoals Route # 175 – Survey Day

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Ron

During a breeding bird survey with my birder friend Gerhard, I don’t usually photograph many birds. There are many reasons for that not the least of which is the fact that the trees now have plenty of leaves and the … Continue reading →

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Breeding Bird Survey – The Shoals Route # 175

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Ron

For our second route, we would be traveling south to north along Loop Lake Road and Much Lake Road. This route lies west of The Shoals Provincial Park and is identified as The Shoals route 175. To do this route, … Continue reading →

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Trains across my Trail

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Ron

Trains across my Trail I wasn’t expecting to encounter a long train in Northern Ontario but I was mistaken. We were in a bit of a hurray when the lights started flashing at the crossing.

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Breeding Bird Survey – Singe Lake Route 68-373

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Ron

Breeding Bird Survey – Singe Lake Route 373 Sunday was our travel day and we drove safely from Ottawa, Ontario to Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park (approximate. 1000 km). To conduct breeding bird surveys, we need to be at the first … Continue reading →

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Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Ron

Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park The first day out for our Breeding Bird Survey is a long one. We begin the day at about 4 AM and drive about 1000 km. Factoring in a few stops along the way for meal, … Continue reading →

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Shania Twain Centre, Timmins, Ontario

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Ron

Timmins, Ontario is a northern Ontario town which has been built on the mining and forestry industry and in more recent years can count yet another tourist attraction with the creation of the Shania Twain Centre.

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Monthly Archives: June 2011

Breeding Bird Survey – Beaton Lake Route #258

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The Moose

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