Blue Morph Snow Goose This rare bird sighting was discovered at Beaver Pond, Bruce Sidetrail near Sideroad 19 in Heathcote this past October.  This lone white-headed, pink-footed Blue Morph Snow Goose was found hanging out with the other Canada Geese.  Snow Geese are known to migrate south in large numbers over the [...]

Collingwood's Bald Eagle Ever wonder why Collingwood and Blue Mountain's wetlands are so important?  One of the many reasons is they are home to some of our most important and beautiful birds, animals, mammals and other creatures.  The majestic Bald Eagle is always a thrill to see whether soaring in the sky [...]

American Goldfinch One of the prettiest birds found in our backyards in the Collingwood and Blue Mountains areas are American Goldfinches.  In the winter, American Goldfinches' bright yellow plumage becomes slighter duller but they may still be identified by their conical bills and wing bands.               [...]

Snowy Owl Happy New Year to all BMWT members and friends!  We are pleased to bring our 'Nature Photo of The Week' back for another year of beautiful Collingwood and Blue Mountain area photographs. Just as it was this morning, this beautiful Snowy Owl can sometimes be spotted on a cold, sunny [...]

One of the first signs of Spring are the beautiful crocuses pushing up through our gardens in Collingwood and its surrounding areas.  I can't wait to see them in my garden soon! Photo Credit: Jeff White. 

Happy Mother's Day to Mother Nature and all the Mothers, Grandmothers and special women who love and take care of their families, friends and our community each and every day. "A mother's love is more beautiful than any fresh flower."  Debasis Mridha                            [...]

"Zero degrees C - Bloodroot, you are under arrest until it warms." Photo Credit and Commentary:  Don Kerr

A pair of Pileated Woodpeckers require a home territory of more than 40 ha of mature forest to settle so they are not encountered with much frequency.  The largest woodpecker in North America, this big dashing bird with a red crest seemed to be  quite at home in the wooded area [...]

The Collingwood area is so fortunate to be home to many beautiful White Swans and their cygnets.  Amongst the largest flying birds, swans gracefully glide over our Georgian Bay waters with their cygnets always close behind.                                   [...]

How many times have you seen a beautiful moss-laden log on your hikes along the Bruce or other local area trails?  Enjoy this wonderful image taken on one of Collingwood's many gorgeous nature trails.                                       [...]