Lisa Bacon Nature Photography

As this Red-tailed Hawk began to take flight, a metal band around its left leg became apparent! #DYK, Canada's bird banding program started 1923!? A reported banded bird gives specific data that leads to important habitat protection measures. Photo captured in Pelham, Ontario... January 2021 See more

Experiencing the beginning of a beautiful snowfall on a nature walk - so tranquil! #DYK 'No two snowflakes are exactly alike' is a myth!? A Wisconsin Scientist discovered 2 identical snow crystals in a 1988 snow storm! Photo captured in Welland, Ontario... December 2020 See more

Rare Bird for the Niagara Peninsula! A Ross's Goose takes flight with a flock of Canada Geese. #DYK Explorer Samuel Hearne reported this species as the 'Horned Waverly'!? This took place in the 1770's, Canadian Arctic.... Photo captured in Port Colborne, Ontario January 2021 #MomentWithNature

Peanuts - a favourite treat for birds...and squirrels! #DYK Even though this squirrel has dark fur, it is an Eastern Grey Squirrel! This species commonly occurs in different colour phases - grey and black. Photo captured at Dufferin Islands, Niagara Falls, Ontario... November 2020 #MomentWithNature

2020 gave a wonderful gift, a white Christmas! Nature so quiet and peaceful along the Welland River. Merry Christmas! Hope everyone has a healthy, prosperous and even better 2021!... Photo captured in Welland, Ontario December 2020 #MomentwithNature

House Sparrows happily taking advantage of a fresh puddle! Did you know, House Sparrows are not actually native to North America!? This species was introduced in New York (from Europe) in the 1850's and quickly spread to other regions. Photo captured in Welland, Ontario... November 2020 See more

The moment I noticed this Eastern Grey Squirrel carrying a cluster of bright red berries in its mouth, I just had to get its photo! At top squirrel speeds, it darted in and out of dense thickets and bushes. He was extra careful not to drop any berries! ALWAYS well concealed by nature, safe from predators or other hungry squirrels. Finally, this Squirrel climbed up a mature tree and sat on a sturdy branch to feast on its berries.... #DYK, Eastern Grey Squirrels need to consume great amounts of foods and fat to become thicker for winter!? Photo captured in the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario December 2020

This Red-breasted Nuthatch pauses just long enough for a photo. Did you know, these small Red-breasted Nuthatches can be aggressive, even dominating larger birds at feeders!? Photo captured in Welland, Ontario... November 2020 See more

A Greater Yellowlegs doesn't seem to mind the chilly morning air. Did you know Greater Yellowlegs were once hunted in massive numbers before the Migratory Bird Treaty Act came into effect!? Photo captured in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada ... October 29, 2020 #MomentWithNature

This female Downy Woodpecker showed up for a bite to eat, minutes after refilling the suet. Did you know, the Downy Woodpecker is Canada's smallest Woodpecker at the size of a pen!? Photo captured in Welland, Ontario, Canada ... October 2020 #MomentWithNature See more

A crisp fall morning nature walk did not disappoint! Did you know, fall colours are caused by the amount of sugar in leaves!? Photo captured along the High Pines Trail, Bon Echo Provincial Park, Cloyne, Ontario.... October 2020 See more