Many parents and grandparents take young children to see and feed the birds at Lynde Shores near Whitby.

With various short trails it is possible to see a good variety of wildlife.

These creatures, accustomed as they are to being fed, allow a very close approach – perfect for photography.

I know of no other spot where the Red-bellied Woodpecker comes so near.

Other birds:

MAILBOX

Hi Miles:
We saw shoveller ducks circling today at Grenadier pond, we were puzzled until we passed a sign saying they do this to stir up food. There were quite a few!

NATURE POETRY

The hills look gaunt in russet garb:
Against the sky the leafless woods
Are dark, and in their solitudes
The chill wind pierces like a barb.         – Clinton Scollard (1833–70)

Miles Hearn