Pandorus Sphinx Moth Caterpillar by Ken KerrMeadowhawk by Michelle Sharp
September 17, 2022
Red Admiral by Michelle Sharp
September 16, 2022
Chipmunk on Cup Plant by Carolyn Jez
September 13, 2022
Monarch and Pearl Crescent by Michelle SharpCross Orb Weaver preparing lunch by Ken Kerr
September 11, 2022
Brown Mantis by Mark WilliamsAnt milking Aphids by Mark Williams
September 10, 2022
Hummingbird feeding by Ken KerrHummingbird feeding teenager by Ken KerrBumble Bee and a Visitor (look close)…Praying Mantis by Michelle Sharp Common Buckeye by Michelle SharpCommon Buckeye on Lantana by Michelle Sharp
September 2, 2022
American Lady by Michelle SharpFiery Skippers by Michelle Sharp
August 28, 2022
Hummingbird in Flight by Mark Williams
August 27, 2022
Bold Jumping Spider by Ken KerrIndigo DuskyWing by Ted JezCicada emerging from nymph by Ken KerrCommon Ringlet by Carolyn Jez
August 21, 2022
Viceroy on Butterfly Bush by Mark WilliamsBlack and Yellow Garden Spider by Ken KerrBrown Praying Mantis eating a Katydid by Ken KerrBicoloured Pyrausta by Marsha Wright
August 20, 2022
Spricebush Swallowtail by Michelle SharpGiant Swallow Tail by Michelle Sharp
August 17, 2022
Web Worm Moth by Marsha WrightGray Catbird on Nannyberry by Michelle Sharp
August 16, 2022
Buffalo Leaf Hopper by Ken KerrPraying Mantis by Mark Williams
August 15, 2022
American Grass Spider by Mark WilliamsBrown Horned Leaf Hopper by Mark WilliamsCommon Wood Nymph by Mark WilliamsPeck’s Skipper by Michelle SharpEastern Tailed Blue by Michelle SharpEastern Tailed Blue by Michelle Sharp
August 14, 2022
Pair of Fiery Skippers by Doug WardTawny-Edged Skipper by Michelle SharpRobin feeding young by Ken Kerr
August 12, 2022
Goldfinch by Mark WilliamsMosaic Darner by Mark WilliamsMonarch by Mark Williams
August 10, 2022
Painted Lady by Michelle SharpPainted Lady on Buddleia by Michelle Sharp
August 9, 2022
Crab Spider by Ted Jez
August 7, 2022
Gold Digger Wasp by Mark WilliamsRuby-throated Hummingbird resting by Mark Williams
August 2, 2022
Pale Green Weevil by Ted Jez
August 1, 2022
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Cardinal Flower by Mark WilliamsAmerican Lady by Mark WiliamsSnowberry Clearwing Moth by Mark WilliamsGreen Heron catching a Dragonfly by Mark WilliamsSummer Azure by Michelle SharpFiery Skipper by Michelle SharpMonarch by Michelle SharpEastern Tiger Swallowtail by Michelle Sharp
July 31, 2022
Cabbage White laying eggs!
Cabbage White laying eggs by Michelle Sharp Silver-Spotted Skipper by Michelle SharpPeck’s Skipper by Michelle Sharp
July 29, 2022
Giant Swallowtail by Mark Williams
July 28, 2022
American Lady on Pearly Everlasting by Marsha WrightCrab Spider on Queen Anne’s Lace by Ken KerrYellow Warbler on Plume Poppy by Mark WilliamsBanded Longhorn Beetles Mating by Mark Williams
July 27, 2022
Katydid by Michelle Sharp
July 26, 2022
Clearwing Moth by Michelle Sharp
July 25, 2022
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Zinnia by Mark WilliamsRobber Fly eating a Fly taken by Ken KerrLace Bug taken by Ted Jez
July 23, 2022
Monarch and Bee by Carolyn JezWidow Skimmer by Carolyn JezPlant Bug by Ted JezBanded Longhorn Beetle by Ted JezRed Admiral taken by Ken KerrAmbush bug eating Wasp taken by Ken KerrHummingbird Clearwing Moth by Ted Jez
July 22, 2022
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail taken by Carolyn JezViolet Dancer taken by Michelle Sharp
July 21, 2022
Marbled Orb Weaver Spider by Ken KerrMarbled Orb Weaver Spider by Ken Kerr
July 20, 2022
The Striped Hairstreak is very small – the size of a thumbnail – and rarely seen in the UBG.
Striped Hairstreak taken by Marsha WrightBlack Swallowtail on Zinnia taken by Michelle SharpCandy Striped Spider by Ted Jez
July 18, 2022
Question Mark Butterfly by Ken Kerr
July 16, 2022
Homoneura (family Lauxaniidae) by Mark WilliamsPlanthopper Nymph by Ted JezTwo-Marked Treehopper by Mark Williams
*Interesting fact*
Two-marked Treehopper Enchenopa binotata …”two spots” is a species complex, a group of nine species that are identical in appearance (as adults) while remaining reproductively separate. This particular treehopper is a bit of a oddity in that if the male and female produce offspring from a non-host plant, fewer eggs are laid but the newly hatched offspring could become a new species based on the phenology of the new host plant …
Two-Marked Treehopper by Ted JezBumble Bee on Cone Flower by Mark WilliamsTwo Golden Digger Wasps by Mark WilliamsMating Red Soldier Beetles by Ken Kerr
July 15, 2022
White-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar by Mark Williams
July 12, 2022
Monarch on Milkweed by Mark Williams5 Spotted Lady Beetle by Mark WilliamsHoverfly by Mark WilliamsWater droplet on Zinnia by Mark Williams
The Hooded Merganser and Great Blue Heron can be seen in the Desjardins Canal from the Urquhart Butterfly Garden.
Hooded Merganser by Mark WilliamsGreat Blue Heron by Mark Williams
July 11, 2022
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug by Ted Jez
July 10, 2022
Mating Longhorn Milkweed Beetles by Ken Kerr
July 9, 2022
Yellow Goldenrod Crab Spider by Ted Jez
July 8, 2022
Saddled Leafhopper by Michelle SharpJoe Pye Weed by Michelle SharpPurple Top Verbena by Michelle SharpFlesh Fly dining on a cousin by Michelle Sharp
July 4, 2022
Bee Fly by Ted JezCabbage White by Ted Jez
July 1, 2022
Abbott’s Sphinx Moth Caterpillar taken July 1, 2022 by Mark Williams
June 29, 2022
The Acadian Hairstreak (Satyrium Acadica) is found across Canada from British Columbia to Nova Scotia however not often seen in the UBG.
Acadian Hairstreak by Michelle SharpBanded Hairstreak on Dyers’ Chamomile by Mark WilliamsGreat Spangled Frittilary by Mark Williams
June 28, 2022
Lady Bug eating Aphids – a good example of the predator – prey relationship at work.
Lady Bug and Aphids by Ken KerrSpittle Bug by Ken KerrMating Candy Striped Leaf Hoppers by Ken Kerr
June 26, 2022
Four lined Plant Bug by Ted JezHorned Spanworm Moth Caterpillar
Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Flies are also called the “assassin” flies as they lie in wait for unsuspecting bees, wasps and butterflies to pass by and then they attack.
Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly by Michelle SharpMonarch by Michelle SharpGrape Plume Moth by Michelle SharpGreat Spangled Fritillary by Michelle Sharp
June 25, 2022
Wasp by Ken KerrTawny Edged Skipper by Michelle SharpMonarch by Michelle Sharp June 23
June 8 -24, 2022
Poppy by Mark WilliamsSulphur Cinquefoil by Mark Williams
The Hummingbird Moth (Clearwing Moth) While most sphinx moths fly at night, hummingbird moths fly during the day. They feed on flower nectar, dipping in a long thin proboscis.
Hummingbird Moth by Mark Williams Yellow shafted Flicker by Mark Williams Daisy by Mark WilliamsMonarch by Mark Williams
June 9 – 24, 2022
Zebra Jumping Spider by Ted Jez Crane Fly by Ted Jez Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle by Ted Jez Candy Striped Leaf Hopper by Ted Jez Leaf Hopper by Ted Jez Long-Legged Fly by Ted Jez
June 22, 2022
Cedar Waxwing by Mark Williams King Bird on Mulberry by Mark Williams
June 14, 2022
House Finch by Mark Williams
June 9, 2022
Yellow Warbler by Mark Williams
June 8, 2022
Jumping Spider by Mark WilliamsFemale Widow Skimmer by Mark WilliamsLong-Legged Fly by Mark WilliamsSpicebush Swallowtail by Mark Williams
Jenna and her able assistant will be back by popular demand on
Saturday August 27, and no one knows bees like Jenna. When one thinks of bees we tend to think of the honey bee, however there are 800 bee species in Canada if which over 400 are in Ontario.
Our native bees range in size from the 25mm carpenter bee to the tiny 5 mm solitary bee, and many of the species can be found at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden and you can see them up close and personal with Jenna.
Numbers of native bee are in serious decline, due to habitat loss and land fragmentation plus the use of pesticides. Unfortunately 12 bee species have recently been added to creatures at risk in Ontario.
Native bees are our most important pollinators, so there is cause for great concern when species are declining. They not only pollinate wildflowers but also the crops we eat. Listen and look on Saturday 27 as you learn more about the many bee species at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden, and find out how you can help encourage bee preservation, even if you only have a balcony.
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There is lots of free parking and the site is conveniently accessible by bus or bike. Please bring a chair and wear a hat – you will spend an hour in full sun.
The event will NOT proceed in the event of rain.
For more information contact: Joanna Chapman, 905-627-8917
or jfcchapman@gmail.com
Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Mark Williams
Nature in the Garden
Brian Wylie
Free Workshop Saturday August 20, 10 am
It is not every naturalist who really loves answering questions from kids, but Brian Wylie really does! When Brian was a young child he used to sit patiently beside local ponds to see what lived there, and has been a keen naturalist ever since.
August is the end of summer and the Urquhart Butterfly Garden is seeing lots of action, rare butterflies, insects of every type, cicadas emerging, spiders spinning. There are many flowers in bloom and the observant will see hummingbirds flitting about.
This is the time of year when snakes can be seen sunning themselves on the rocks, but they often return into hiding if they detect sound or movement, so one must move slowly and carefully in order to see them.
There are finches on the very tall flowers and you may see other birds gathering for the fall migration. A trained eye like Brian Wylie’s can spot wildlife that many people might not notice.
Join him on August 20, 10 am
The session is free and open to all. You are requested to bring a chair and wear a hat. You will spend 1 hour in the full sun of the garden. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is immediately adjacent to Centennial Park and the Hamilton Air Force Association at 128 King St. E in Dundas.
There is plenty of free parking and the location is easily accessible by public transportation or bicycle.
Sponsored by the Dougher Foundation & Hamilton Naturalist’ Club …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For more information contact: Joanna Chapman jchapman@295.ca 905-627-8917
Jenna and her able assistant will be back by popular demand on
Saturday August 27, and no one knows bees like Jenna. When one thinks of bees we tend to think of the honey bee, however there are 800 bee species in Canada if which over 400 are in Ontario.
Our native bees range in size from the 25mm carpenter bee to the tiny 5 mm solitary bee, and many of the species can be found at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden and you can see them up close and personal with Jenna.
Numbers of native bee are in serious decline, due to habitat loss and land fragmentation plus the use of pesticides. Unfortunately 12 bee species have recently been added to creatures at risk in Ontario.
Native bees are our most important pollinators, so there is cause for great concern when species are declining. They not only pollinate wildflowers but also the crops we eat. Listen and look on Saturday 27 as you learn more about the many bee species at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden, and find out how you can help encourage bee preservation, even if you only have a balcony.
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There is lots of free parking and the site is conveniently accessible by bus or bike. Please bring a chair and wear a hat – you will spend an hour in full sun.
The event will NOT proceed in the event of rain.
For more information contact: Joanna Chapman, 905-627-8917
It is not every naturalist who really loves answering questions from kids, but Brian Wylie really does! When Brian was a young child he used to sit patiently beside local ponds to see what lived there, and has been a keen naturalist ever since.
August is the end of summer and the Urquhart Butterfly Garden is seeing lots of action, rare butterflies, insects of every type, cicadas emerging, spiders spinning. There are many flowers in bloom and the observant will see hummingbirds flitting about.
This is the time of year when snakes can be seen sunning themselves on the rocks, but they often return into hiding if they detect sound or movement, so one must move slowly and carefully in order to see them.
There are finches on the very tall flowers and you may see other birds gathering for the fall migration. A trained eye like Brian Wylie’s can spot wildlife that many people might not notice.
Join him on August 20, 10 am
The session is free and open to all. You are requested to bring a chair and wear a hat. You will spend 1 hour in the full sun of the garden. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is immediately adjacent to Centennial Park and the Hamilton Air Force Association at 128 King St. E in Dundas.
There is plenty of free parking and the location is easily accessible by public transportation or bicycle.
Sponsored by the Dougher Foundation & Hamilton Naturalist’ Club …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For more information contact: Joanna Chapman jchapman@295.ca 905-627-8917
Yellow Warbler on Plume Poppy by Mark Williams
Birds of Urquhart Butterfly Garden and Canal Park
Bill Lamond
Free Workshop Saturday August 13th at 10am
Bill Lamond is a well known Ontario Naturalist and an exceptional birder who can identify the many birds that are seen at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden and Canal Park.
Join Bill for this Nature Walk where he will be able to share tips for identifying birds and interesting notes about their lives and migration. Bring your binoculars because Bills’s eagle eyes might spot some rare species
Bill is not only an expert in birds but also in herps, moths, butterflies, dragonflies and plants. This nature walk is sure to keep you entertained.
The session is free and open to all. You are requested to bring a chair and wear a hat. You will spend 1 hour in the full sun of the garden and Canal Park. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is immediately adjacent to Centennial Park and the Hamilton Air Force Association at 128 King St. E in Dundas.
There is plenty of free parking and the location is easily accessible by public transportation or bicycle.
Sponsored by the Dougher Foundation & Hamilton Naturalist’ Club
Naturalist Matt Mills will be the guide for Butterfly and Nature Identification walk and tour of the garden on Saturday August 6, at 10am.
Matt is a very experienced gardener who has spent much time in the Urquhart Butterfly Garden. During this walk he will identify birds, butterflies, insects and the native plants and other plant species in the Garden. Matt will be bringing a selection of organically grown native plants which can be purchased.
“We are heading into midsummer and butterfly diversity should be excellent” observed Matt Mills recently. “Furthermore, we should be able to catch sight of cicadas emerging after their years underground”.
The session is free and open to all, You are requested to bring a chair and wear a hat. We will spend 1 hour in the full sun of the garden. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is immediately adjacent to Centennial Park and the Hamilton Air Force Association at 128 King St. E in Dundas.
There is plenty of free parking and the location is easily accessible by public transportation or bicycle.
Sponsored by the Dougher Foundation & Hamilton Naturalist’ Club …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………