#wildlife support

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[littlefoxhearthstead]

Fall Cleanup vs. Leaving the Leaves

Well friends, it’s that time of year again. The trees are shedding and their foliage covers the ground. I find no matter where I live, when autumn arrives, the shift is sudden. One day the yard is green, and the next morning it’s covered in gold and rust. But autumn looks different when you start noticing the small worlds living under your feet. When I was growing up, fall cleanup was a given:…

Fall Cleanup vs. Leaving the Leaves

[littlefoxhearthstead]

Field Notes on Understanding Deer Behaviour in Cold Climates

When I lived in Ontario, deer were something I glimpsed only occasionally, just shapes at the edge of a field, or shadow slipping between trees. Even during my time in Northern Ontario, sightings were rare and distant. Here in northern Alberta, it’s the opposite. White-tailed deer spotted multiple times a day. I see them nibbling the front lawn, crossing the street near Dollarama, guarding the…

Field Notes on Understanding Deer Behaviour in Cold Climates