Thursday, January 8, 2026

Nature

Birding at the Aurora Boardwalk, St. John’s Sideroad, Wildlife Sprung Back

Today birding at the Aurora boardwalk on St. John's sideroad. Birds are in a full swing, hovering over our gardens, trails and perhaps every...

Merlin’s Hollow, English Flower Garden Awaken

Merlin's Hollow, the English flower garden - is my annual local destination where I bring almost all of my photographic equipment to photograph nature's...

Winter Ice Storm 2013 Versus Spring Ice Storm 2018

It happened just before Christmas in 2013 - an unexpected winter ice storm. It rained, then it snowed, then it rained again. Eventually drizzling...

Trees in the Aurora Heritage Conservation District

Trees in the Aurora Heritage Conservation District. Few years ago when I made stopover at near St. John's Sideroad and Leslie Street area I...

Aurora Waking Up To Singing Birds, Memoir

Seven years ago I knew more about birds than about the community I was living in, and that many years ago I set out...

Moon Over Aurora ON, Though Not a Full Moon

Moon over Aurora though not a full moon tonight. The Moon, a natural Earth satellite, that shines over us at night and during the...

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The ‘F’ Grade Is on the Mayor, Not Aurora

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Carolin Bouchard – 52 Pick Me Up Card of the Week

Carolin Bouchard attended Aurora High School from 1991-1996 where...

Aurora Candlelight Vigil to Honour the 100th Anniversary Armistice

Aurora Candlelight Vigil tonight to Honour the 100th Anniversary...