The BLT Birders team for 2021 consisted of Audrey Heagy and David Okines. This was their second Birdathon in support of the LPBLT and again took place under a stay-at-home order.
For this year’s effort, Audrey decided that rather than try to maximize the number of species seen they
Species of the Month, May 2021: Bats
by Mary Gartshore
Bats are the only mammal species that can fly.
According to the fossil record, bats have been capable of flight for about 52 million years. Bats belong to the mammalian order Chiroptera with over 1400 recognized species – the second-largest
Species of the Month, April 2021: Yellow-Spotted Salamanders
by Mary Gartshore
Salamanders dance but don’t sing.
Four species of large mole salamanders occur in the Carolinian Zone of Ontario. These are Small-mouthed Salamander on Pelee Island and Blue-spotted, Jefferson and Yellow-spotted Salamanders on the mainland including Norfolk County. Cross-breeding and
Species of the month, February 2021:
Pignut Hickory, Carya glabra
by Mary Gartshore
Canada’s four hickory species occur in Norfolk County: Bitternut, Shagbark, Pignut and
Shellbark. The uncommon Pignut or Red Hickory (Carya glabra) often goes unnoticed in our landscape but can occur as a majestic lawn tree with the
Species of the month, December 2020:
Mustard Sallow, Pyreferra hesperidago
by Mary Gartshore
The Mustard Sallow (Pyreferra hesperidago) is one of several moths that are active during late fall, winter and early spring. On warm nights (15 C and above) they forage on sap and rotten fruit. They use these
The season is changing, and we’ve been up to a lot lately! Learn what’s been going on in the world of LPBLT, including reptiles in the Carolinan region, exploring the virtual outdoors, and ecological services. We also feature reflections on approaching our 25th anniversary, land stewardship, and questioning if society
COVID-19 has given us a new normal here at the LPBLT. Learn about what we’ve been up to, including with virtual Explore the Outdoors events, our new Development Coordinator, and some of the land stewardship we’ve done. Also, the miracle of oaks, birdathon, and our history of financial management.
This page features media releases and stories about LPBLT projects and events.
The first year of Explore the Outdoors was a success – LPBLT held seven events and more than 200 individuals participated. The 2019 fall issue of LPBLT’s ViewPoint provides an overview of some of the events. As well, the unveiling of Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve and Trout Creek Nature
Spring is a time for growing and celebrating and Long Point Basin Land Trust has been doing both this spring. With our most recent acquisition, the Land Trust hits many milestones: 10th nature reserve; adding an impressive 39% to our protected network of areas overnight; and, surpassing a square mile