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Dave Counter
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Supporting Bass fish in Upper Rideau Lake
When male bass are removed from their nests, the unguarded bass eggs or fry are consumed by predators within minutes.
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Trudy Counter
May 6, 20242 min read
URLA volunteers building more turtle nest protectors
URLA volunteers are busy again making more turtle nest protectors. The main egg laying season begins mid May and into June. If you have...
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Trudy Counter
Jan 25, 20242 min read
The Return of the Trumpeter Swans
Many of you may have had the pleasure of seeing surprising numbers of Trumpeter Swans this year at the town of Westport, the Narrows Lock...
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Trudy Counter
May 29, 20232 min read
Turtle survival is at risk in our Ontario Lakes
Upper Rideau Lake is home to several species of turtles and all of them are designated as species at risk. Reasons for this include many...
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Trudy Counter
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Plant your shoreline to help save our endangered species
Many of our beloved creatures that live in or around our lakes are endangered. Here is how you can help protect them.
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Trudy Counter
Nov 16, 20212 min read
The Butternut Tree faces imminent extinction
Most trees in Ontario are infected. One third may have already died. The Butternut is a medium-sized tree (Juglans cinerea) which is also...
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