Outdoors Archives - Cottage Life

A photo of an otter slide mark

Cottage Q&A: What animal left these tracks?

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This cottager encountered two baby turkey vultures on White Lake, Ont.

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OPP officer has rare lynx encounter

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Photo of lake affected by blue-green algae blooms with bright green water

New research identifies bacteria that could be an early warning sign of blue-green algae blooms

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Cottage Q&A: Why am I seeing mosquitoes in January?

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A red-bellied woodpecker on a branch, Ontario's Breeding Bird Atlas

How you can help update Ontario’s Breeding Bird Atlas

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A least chipmunk eating a berry

Nature Scrapbook: Least chipmunk

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Young Raccoon peeking its head out from the shadows of a tree

New research suggests raccoons are evolving to be cuter

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The annual Friends of Eagle Lake fishing derby helps to build this cottage community

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Two redpolls fighting during winter

That’s Wild! Why are these two birds fighting?

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mosquito on human skin at sunset

Scientists have engineered a ‘lethal perfume’ that tricks and kills mosquitoes

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Snowmobilers riding down a snowy forest path

Upgrades coming to Ontario cottage region snowmobiling trails in 2025

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A fuzzy pink oak gall

Cottage Q&A: What’s this strange tree growth?

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Close-up of a leaf-cutter bee

Cottage Q&A: Is this a bee or a wasp (and what is it doing)?

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Two garter snakes peeking out from rocks

Snakes: they’re just like us! (Here’s why)

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The Wabamun Lake planting project in progress

Shoreline eroding? Take tips from these Alberta cottagers

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An illustration of clouds over a lake

The cottager’s guide to cloud-collecting

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A red maple with red leaves in fall

Attention, leaf peepers! Here are 9 of the best trees for vibrant fall colours

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