Jackie Davis

There's quilting—and then there’s quilting with a gorgeous view of the St. Lawrence River. That’s why cottager Linda Pollon and seven friends—they became

Why do male birds start attacking windows in the spring, and what can you do to stop it? Our experts weigh in

Helping animals makes us feel better, but it can do more harm than good. Here's how to know when it's okay to step in.

Identifying lead fishing bait—dangerous to loons and other wildlife—is trickier than you'd thing. Here's what to look for

Don't let these common cottage allergies ruin your spring and summer at the lake! Here's expert advice on how to beat them

What’s the connection between mild winter weather and cloudy skies? And why is it often sunny when it’s bitterly cold?

You may understand them, but do you know the origins of these 7 wildlife-inspired common expressions? We’ve broken them down

What’s the procedure for cleaning out a bird nesting box? Is it always necessary?—Lily Scott, via email No, it’s not. “Some birds, such as house wrens, will clean out nest boxes themselves,” says Kerrie Wilcox of Birds Canada. “Others, such as bluebirds, will build on top of old nesting materials.” Bluebird don’t care! Still, a

Canadian wildlife uses these four main strategies to camouflage itself against predators. Or, in some cases, against prey.

Selling your cottage and wondering what counts as a recent survey? We asked our real estate experts to weigh in