International Bird Migratory Day-Wye Marsh Midland Ontario

International Migratory Bird Day celebrates the incredible journeys of migratory birds between their breeding grounds in North America and their wintering grounds in Mexico, Central, and South America. The event, which takes place on the second Saturday in May each year, encourages bird conservation and increases awareness of birds through hikes, bird watching, information about birds and migration, public events, and a variety of other education programs. Join us in the celebration! Georgian Bay is a major travel corridor for migratory birds

The Wye Marsh at Georgian Bay's south end is celebrationg the day with
bird indentification for the birds you find at your feeder, in the woods, or along the roadside? Come to Wye Marsh and witness the spring bird migration and learn some simple tips that will impress your friends during our Birding for Beginners workshop in the morning! Pack a lunch go for a stroll and in the afternoon make a recycled bird feeder from materials supplies by Wye Marsh. SEE Birding-International Migratory Bird Day at the Wye Marsh.

For Midland area accommodation see Midland Ontario Information

Robin Tapley's Nature Trails Featured in Canadian Geographic

"Camp in Comfort on Georgian Bay", reads the cover of Canadian Geographic Special Travel Issue May 2007. The index takes the reader to a 5 page article by Patricia Pearson and Photographer Rob Stimpson who accompanied Tapley on the trip. The story takes the reader through the exciting 30,000 Islands and part of the new Biosphere Reserve. Travelling by Zodiac, one gets the true feeling of a roadless trips through the spectacular islands and inlets of Georgian Bay's East Coast is the only way to experience Georgian Bay. A synopsis of the article and Robin Tapley's background can be found at the Canadian Geographic webstie at Georgian Bay Eco Tours.

Information on the Zodiac trip conducted by Robin Tapley can be found on the Georgian Bay Eco Museum website at Zodiac Eco Tours Georgian Bay (note this is a PDF).

More Eco Getaways around Georgian Bay

Manitoulin Island Dog Receives Hall of Fame Award

Honouring Canada's Top Animal Heroes

    - Purina Animal Hall of Fame(TM) 2007 Inductees Announced -

Echo (Shepherd-Collie mix), Manitoulin Island, Ontario During a self discovery canoe trip across Lake Huron in July 2006, Tish Smith and loyal family dog, Echo, were caught up in an intense storm. After their canoe capsized and surviving over 12 hours in the frigid water, Echo never left Tish's side. By air, the search and rescue team eventually spotted Echo swimming around Tish's unconscious body. The warmth of Echo's body heat and her role in helping the rescue team locate them, ultimately saved Tish from dying of hypothermia. What makes this story even more amazing is that by the time Tish and Echo were rescued, they were actually within swimming distance of shore. A dog's natural instinct is to head for shore but Echo never left Tish. Echo is truly Tish's heroine. Echo (Shepherd-Collie mix), Manitoulin Island, Ontario During a self discovery canoe trip across Lake Huron in July 2006, Tish Smith and loyal family dog, Echo, were caught up in an intense storm. After their canoe capsized and surviving over 12 hours in the frigid water, Echo never left Tish's side. By air, the search and rescue team eventually spotted Echo swimming around Tish's unconscious body. The warmth of Echo's body heat and her role in helping the rescue team locate them, ultimately saved Tish from dying of hypothermia. What makes this story even more amazing is that by the time Tish and Echo were rescued, they were actually within swimming distance of shore. A dog's natural instinct is to head for shore but Echo never left Tish. Echo is truly Tish's heroine.

Manitoulin Island Information

Georgian Bay One of Canada's Seven Wonders

Why do you like Georgian Bay?

Post your comments on our web blog or proceed to the CBC website and vote Georgian Bay as one of Canada's Seven Wonders.