Mississauga Ontario Wildlife

Eastern Screech Owl in Mississauga Park Tree

I have it on good authority that this owl is an Eastern Screech owl, and a male at that!

He was napping on a branch high above a small creek in Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, with his mate and three baby owls (owlets) napping in the shade.

Nocturnal to the core, he  opened his eyes from time to time to glare at several photographers snapping photos underneath his perch.

Bunny Rabbit in Woodlands Garden Mississauga Ontario

This large eared bunny rabbit sat still long enough to get his picture  taken.

I found him in the underbrush in the woodlands of a local park.

Something about his large eyes, and the color of his fur makes me think he's not the typical wild rabbit so common here, but some domestic breed who had escaped.

I took a video of another rabbit (see below) a few days later, and at another place in Mississauga. I'm still not certain if both these rabbits are wild.

Gold finch Perched on a Sprig of Cosmos Flowers 

This goldfinch was taking a break from snacking on Cosmos flower seeds, a great favorite with these tiny birds.

I plant some cosmos every year, as cosmos also attract Monarch butterflies in late summer.

I took this picture in my garden in Erin Mills, Mississauga.

Monarch Butterfly on Cosmos Flower, in Mississauga Ontario

Late one summer, in early September, the monarchs were migrating south to Mexico, and stopped off at my cosmos beds to snack a spell.

For the past few years, due to inclement weather and disappearing habitat in Mexico, where they over winter, I've seem fewer monarchs. Sad, really.

Raccoon in Port Credit area of Mississauga

I spotted this raccoon late one afternoon. He caught my attention as most raccoons come out at night, unless they are ill.

He seemed okay, but it did concern me. After dark, you'll likely spot or hear raccoons foraging for snails, etc,. or the garbage cans.

On the nights before Garbage Days, raccoons make the rounds of the 'good eats' we set out at the curb.

Skunk in my Back Yard ~ Erin Mills Area of Mississauga Ontario

By now, this skunk will have gone on to a better life, as the life span of a skunk is surprisingly short.

But while s/he was with us one summer, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it leave its den to hunt for food several times each day.

People were walking along the sidewalk, just meters (feet) from where Skunk was foraging in the tall grass, but their paths never crossed.

Skunk made a feast of the many garden snails that infested the yard.

Wildlife Video Bunny Rabbit

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