Adventures, Wildlife and Nature - Story, Artwork and Photos of a Little Boy Making Mischief in Muskoka.
When the fish aren’t biting I’ll sometimes take a break from fishing and hunt for frogs instead. If I catch one I’ll look at it, sometimes take a picture, and then always let him go again. Here I am looking … Continued
I found this little salamander walking around my front step after a rain (Barkway-Lewisham, Gravenhurst area of Muskoka, Ontario). I’ve seen several around that I could more easily identify as blue spotted salamanders, but have seen a few of these … Continued
To welcome in the approaching fall season I’ve just changed the header image on the website and wanted to share a wider version of the same picture here. Autumn in Muskoka is an incredible site. We have a perfect combination … Continued
Here I am searching the milkweed plants hoping to find a monarch caterpillar. I have been protecting these plants for weeks but had seen no sign of the monarchs. The plants grew top-heavy with their giant seed pods and eventually … Continued
On the weekend some friends and relatives stopped in Gravenhurst to visit a local community event. While at the event they encountered a display hosted by a Muskoka area turtle conservation organization known as “START” (Saving Turtles at Risk Today). … Continued
This summer the family of river otters is having as much fun in and around the pond as I always do too. Their visits are more frequent and last longer than in past seasons. It is nice to see all … Continued
For the past few weeks I’ve seen a healthy flock of Eastern Bluebirds hanging around my house in the Barkway-Lewisham area of Muskoka (near Gravenhurst, Ontario). This year the color on the birds seems much more vibrant than I’ve seen … Continued
A Northern Harrier Hawk makes regular visits to our fields, soaring low over the grass searching for mice. Over the seasons I have tried many times to get a good shot of him in flight but the quick and acrobatic … Continued
In the spring, while exploring local fishing spots, I discovered this church in a very remote and isolated location at the end of a country road in the deep forest. I was curious to have another look so while fishing … Continued
Some of my favorite Muskoka fishing spots look amazing at this time of year. Massive colonies of pickerel weed growing in shallow water are in peak bloom. The blue-purple flowers, reminiscent of lavender, bring a rare display of spectacular color … Continued