The Great Blue Heron is the most conspicuous large wader in Ontario waters, waiting patiently at the edge of marshes for an unwary fish or frog to come its way. The marsh at Col. Sam Smith Park is usually a good place to see them:

Other birds:

Some botany:

NATURE POETRY

Summer declines and roses have grown rare,
But cottage crofts are gay with hollyhocks,
And in old garden walks you breathe an air
Fragrant of pinks and August-smelling stocks.     John Todhunter (1839–1916)

Miles Hearn