First Day of Fall in Muskoka
We are having peak summer temperatures for the first day of Fall so it feels more like a weekend for going to the beach than for putting on sweaters and hiking in the fall leaves!
Aromatic Aster Flower
Many different types of wildflower asters are flowering now including this aromatic aster. I already got a picture of a whole plant and wanted to get a macro photo of a single flower next. Whether seen in a close-up photo … Continued
Otter’s First Day as a Boyd Scout
Today I started my own Boyd Scout group and decided to go on a nature hike. Actually, I tried to join a special activity group in town first but I kind of accidentally stirred up some trouble so that didn’t … Continued
Sunset on Lake Muskoka
While fishing in Gravenhurst, Ontario I took a break to watch the sun setting behind an island on Lake Muskoka. Being in the right place at the right time to catch a view like this always makes me forget about … Continued
Seeing Fall Colors In Muskoka From The Steamships
I’ve been back on duty all weekend as the official Midgetshipman on the Muskoka Lake steamships down at the Gravenhurst wharf. My captain is so pleased with my work that every time I show up at his door he quickly … Continued
The Little Red Mushroom Russula emetica
These little red mushrooms, Russula emetica, are now sprouting from the forest floor in Muskoka. This is a non-edible type known as the “vomiting mushroom” for its nauseating effects on people making the mistake of eating it. While inedible it … Continued
Tiger Lily Flower
I found some tiger lily flowers growing in scrubby ground around the edges of the property. Since the flowers look interesting, add color to the garden and the plant can compete with weeds and poor conditions, I’m going to try … Continued
Sweet Pea Flowers
As I await the fall colors, which will be peaking any day now, I wanted to share some summer colors from the garden. The sweet peas did really well last season! This year in Muskoka we had a very cold … Continued
Otter Boyd Boy With Canoe at Misty Morning Lake
Early morning fishing outings are always nice but can be specially magical at this time of year. As the water has retained some warmth, and the nights are cold, it creates the perfect conditions for clouds to form on the … Continued
Otter Boyd Boy With Aromatic Aster Flowers
Today I played outside around the backyard pond looking for turtles and frogs. I spotted a few and then became interested in all the flowering wildflowers around the edge of the pond. I was sure I’d find a nice big … Continued