We had two Nature Quests back to back on September 29th and 30th at Henry Marsh. The Marsh is adjacent to one of our protected properties, the Bert Cross Family Nature Reserve. Along with magnificent fall colours, we saw over two dozen species over the two days, including a Green Heron, Spotted Sandpiper, Rusty Blackbird, Wood Ducks, Sparrows (White-crowned, Lincoln & Song), and Nashville Warbler.

During the walk we also talked about the value of “scrub piles”. Creating scrub piles or leaving fallen branches, limbs, and leaves, creates ideal habitat for many of our native songbirds, reptiles, amphibians and insects.

If you want to see more wildlife on your property consider creating a scrub pile. Placing it near a bird feeder can also create more opportunities for bird watching!