Spring 2026 Preview
Publishing on March 6, 2026
The Myriad Mysteries of the White-Throated Sparrow
Four sexes. Multiple colour patterns. A changing song. White-throated sparrows may be ubiquitous (at least for now), but they are far from commonplace.
By Julia Zarankin
Big Moths in Big Trouble
Sphinx moths and other large moth species have been declining for decades. How can this population trend be reversed?
By James Kamstra
Power Grab
The Government of Ontario’s new “special economic zones” could turn protected areas and vulnerable habitats into mines and subdivisions without environmental assessment or regulatory oversight.
By Brian Banks
Last Word
Reflections of a blind birder.
By Christine Malec
Summer 2026 Preview
Publishing on June 5, 2026
Tiny Invaders of Canoe Country
Spiny water fleas have spread through Ontario lakes, threatening native food webs. Here’s how scientists are battling what’s being called the biggest threat to inland lakes since acid rain.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman
Rising Risks for Species at Risk
The Government of Ontario plans to remove protection for more than 100 species at risk, based on a flawed understanding of federal protections.
By Brian Banks
Washed Away
The impact of heavy rainfall on wildlife is likely to only grow more dire, but conservation authorities, whose original core purpose was flood mitigation, are hampered by policy measures that limit their powers.
By Ian Coutts
Last Word
Ecotourism in a time of climate change.
By Justin Peter
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- Winter 2025 issue published online on November 28, 2025
- Spring 2026 issue published online on March 6, 2026
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