🌳Creating a haven for wildlife on a 30-acre property in the backwoods of Quebec.
🦆Attracting a diverse range of bird species through bird feeders and natural food sources.
🌿Exploring the forest and discovering the importance of snags and plants that retain fruit in the winter.
🐍Encountering various mammals, including foxes, squirrels, and even a moose.
🌺Preparing for the arrival of spring migrants and building nest boxes for different bird species.
What inspired the creation of the Wildlife Homestead?
—The childhood dream of managing a piece of land and creating a haven for wildlife.
How were different bird species attracted to the homestead?
—By setting up bird feeders and providing natural food sources.
What challenges were faced in maintaining the property?
—The lack of snags, plants that retain fruit in winter, and the presence of invasive species.
Which mammals were encountered on the property?
—Foxes, squirrels, a moose, and other small mammals.
What preparations were made for the arrival of spring migrants?
—Building nest boxes for different bird species.
00:00The journey begins with the move to a 30-acre property in the backwoods of Quebec, fulfilling a childhood dream of creating a haven for wildlife.
03:52Trail cameras were set up to determine the species present on the land, while bird feeders attracted a range of bird species.
06:04Exploration of the property reveals the importance of snags and plants that retain fruit in winter for supporting wildlife.
09:19Tracks in the snow reveal the presence of mammals, including foxes, squirrels, and snowshoe hares.
11:43Bird feeders become a hub of activity, attracting visually striking bird species like Pine Grosbeaks and Snow Buntings.
14:06Wildlife sightings increase, with the addition of mammals like moose, raccoons, and fishers.
20:10Spring brings the arrival of migrating birds, including White-throated Sparrows, Hermit Thrushes, and more.
21:46Nest boxes are built to provide nesting sites for various bird species, and the ponds become active with trout and amphibians.
