
We are Jeremy and Becci, and we have decided it’s time to share our adventures in life now that we are in our 40’s. With our love to explore and enjoy all nature we are ready to set out. So here we go…we are exploring Ontario!
Backyard Birding
We did not realize how many birds we could attract to our yard with feeders. We have frequent visitors sometimes up to eight Blue Jays at one time, Cardinals, House Sparrows, House Finch, American Goldfinch to name a few. Now in the winter we are seeing some of our migratory friends like the Dark-eyed Juncos. I sit in my window and watch for as long as possible of these wonderful creatures live.
Watch our backyard bird feeders live through our feeder cam:
Why are we exploring Ontario?
Looking back and considering how we got here, I cannot point to one thing. A series of events led us to drive around exploring different parks and shore lines in the Falls looking for ducks. Traveling from Welland to Chippawa to Niagara Falls and sometimes adventuring out to Niagara on the Lake on the hunt for our webbed-footed friends.
After searching we found the Merlin app, and because of this we were invited to be Backyard birders by Cornell University and count what birds came into our yard.
There was a woman we met at Dufferin Islands who gave us a bit of reality and the seriousness with which we record the species and with that, she let us know that being half sure isn’t helpful. As a result of this encounter, I did not record the Tufted Titmouse.
Off to the interwebs as I go to read about birding and where is a good place to see them. Quickly I learn about Point Pelee and the Spring Migration. We book a hotel then explore for a few days and the need sets in.
I found being outside in nature is the best place I could be, I feel awake and alive. The weight I feel on my couch is not the same as on the trail, park, or side street. Now, is the hard part, how to make it feasible to continue exploring Ontario. Thankfully, I have a partner that is willing to do just about anything I mention.
And as such, I give you… The Wrong Side of 40, why not join us for the ride?