Jackie Davis

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

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

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

Is it possible to determine the age of a tree without cutting it down and counting its inner rings? Turns out, yes

Preventing mould growth over the winter, by increasing passive or active ventilation to your cottage, is always a good move. Here’s why

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

Got a smelly septic at the cottage? There could be multiple causes. The experts weigh in on how to troubleshoot the problem

It seems like a strange truth, but trains cause wildfires. Sometimes it’s due to malfunctions, and sometimes, the weather plays a role

Selling the cottage using the principal residence exemption? Here's how the so-called "bonus year" can help reduce the bite

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.