http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:59:46 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9555 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:07:17 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9555 The first butterflies who left Canada, Winnipeg in particular, have arrived in Mexico.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12099237/winn...in-mexico/

It is an incredible trip. Somehow Monarch Butterflies are able to do it. Because of a very small tracking system we can keep track of how they do it.]]> The first butterflies who left Canada, Winnipeg in particular, have arrived in Mexico.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12099237/winn...in-mexico/

It is an incredible trip. Somehow Monarch Butterflies are able to do it. Because of a very small tracking system we can keep track of how they do it.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9483 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:55 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9483 There is still a very limited amount of natural prairie habitat, but the situation is improving.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...-9.7305314

Replanting the native, flowering plants is the key. If we provide what the butterflies need, they will come and they will multiply.
It  may take years to restore the habitat and years for the butterfly numbers to improve, but it is happening.]]> There is still a very limited amount of natural prairie habitat, but the situation is improving.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...-9.7305314

Replanting the native, flowering plants is the key. If we provide what the butterflies need, they will come and they will multiply.
It  may take years to restore the habitat and years for the butterfly numbers to improve, but it is happening.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9439 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:33:36 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9439 What else really brings the pollinators in, is a water source. There are ways of setting up a clean safe water source
for the bees and butterflies.

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-i...-wildlife/

https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/garden...den-trend/

These are some creative ideas. I am sure using what we have have around, we can create beautiful pollinator watering stations.
In the extreme heat that some places are experiencing, our pollinators are desperate for water. Even a small water source could make a big difference
to thirsty bees. I am going to see what I can put together tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be very hot by Monday so and water source 
will be much appreciated.]]> What else really brings the pollinators in, is a water source. There are ways of setting up a clean safe water source
for the bees and butterflies.

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-i...-wildlife/

https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/garden...den-trend/

These are some creative ideas. I am sure using what we have have around, we can create beautiful pollinator watering stations.
In the extreme heat that some places are experiencing, our pollinators are desperate for water. Even a small water source could make a big difference
to thirsty bees. I am going to see what I can put together tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be very hot by Monday so and water source 
will be much appreciated.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9410 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:03:36 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9410
https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article...-research/

This is very good news. Honey Bees are very important to the economy and the ecology. The more we know about bees the better.
The facility will be able to hold tours so people can come and learn about bees.]]>
https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article...-research/

This is very good news. Honey Bees are very important to the economy and the ecology. The more we know about bees the better.
The facility will be able to hold tours so people can come and learn about bees.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8779 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:24:10 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8779
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/ra...95f2&ei=84

The species still lives! It may be rare and endangered, but it is still out there. If there is one there must be more.
We need to get busy and plant their host plant. If we want them to thrive we have to help them.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asimina

I don't think I have ever seen these trees. I will have to check the native plant sales next spring.

I do know I will be watching for the Zebra swallowtail from now on. In fact, tomorrow I will be eating lunch on a bench on the east end of High Park.
It is unlikely, but I could see the butterfly. It would be pretty exciting. I am happy just knowing they are out there.]]>
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/ra...95f2&ei=84

The species still lives! It may be rare and endangered, but it is still out there. If there is one there must be more.
We need to get busy and plant their host plant. If we want them to thrive we have to help them.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asimina

I don't think I have ever seen these trees. I will have to check the native plant sales next spring.

I do know I will be watching for the Zebra swallowtail from now on. In fact, tomorrow I will be eating lunch on a bench on the east end of High Park.
It is unlikely, but I could see the butterfly. It would be pretty exciting. I am happy just knowing they are out there.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8752 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:06:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8752
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener...-1.7598688

We have been working on spreading Milkweed in Toronto. That effort needs to continue through all parts of the Monarch migration route.
If we don't help them, we are going to lose them. If you are anywhere on the Monarch butterfly route, please plant Milkweed. Plant seeds, plant small plants, anything will help. It is not too late to plant this year. Please do it now.]]>
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener...-1.7598688

We have been working on spreading Milkweed in Toronto. That effort needs to continue through all parts of the Monarch migration route.
If we don't help them, we are going to lose them. If you are anywhere on the Monarch butterfly route, please plant Milkweed. Plant seeds, plant small plants, anything will help. It is not too late to plant this year. Please do it now.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8417 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:33:52 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8417
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/australi...at-a-time/

His conservation hero and inspiration is our dear departed Steve Irwin. Steve is still with us in spirit, inspiring new generations to care about animals and ecology.
Saving the bees is critical. So much else depends on the bees. Teaching people to build Bee Hotels and welcome them in their gardens is going to make a big difference. It is a little thing everyone can do. If everyone welcomes the bees, the bees will be able to make a comeback.
It is good to know that there are people out there making a difference.]]>
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/australi...at-a-time/

His conservation hero and inspiration is our dear departed Steve Irwin. Steve is still with us in spirit, inspiring new generations to care about animals and ecology.
Saving the bees is critical. So much else depends on the bees. Teaching people to build Bee Hotels and welcome them in their gardens is going to make a big difference. It is a little thing everyone can do. If everyone welcomes the bees, the bees will be able to make a comeback.
It is good to know that there are people out there making a difference.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7946 Sat, 25 May 2024 04:08:33 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7946 Bee Keeper Francesco Nicoletti was called in to remove the bees. The bees were removed safely and all is well. People were even able to take pictures with the bees. As long as they were not disturbed they stayed peaceful.

https://www.cheknews.ca/trying-to-find-a...nt=rundown


Bee swarms are normal and they are a healthy sign that the hive is growing. When they get to a certain size, the hive needs to split.
As long as people stay calm and they get a bee keeper to move the bees everything ends well. I think it would be so exciting to see a swarm like that.
People in Victoria were really lucky and so were the bees.]]> Bee Keeper Francesco Nicoletti was called in to remove the bees. The bees were removed safely and all is well. People were even able to take pictures with the bees. As long as they were not disturbed they stayed peaceful.

https://www.cheknews.ca/trying-to-find-a...nt=rundown


Bee swarms are normal and they are a healthy sign that the hive is growing. When they get to a certain size, the hive needs to split.
As long as people stay calm and they get a bee keeper to move the bees everything ends well. I think it would be so exciting to see a swarm like that.
People in Victoria were really lucky and so were the bees.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7872 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:18:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7872 This would really help them survive when hibernating. Spring flooding would not kill them.
Now researchers want to confirm whether other bumble bee  species can survive being submerged.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...ibernating

I can't say I like the research they did. It seems a little unfair to the bees. The information they gained is good. Perhaps they could find better ways to learn these things, without harming any bees.]]> This would really help them survive when hibernating. Spring flooding would not kill them.
Now researchers want to confirm whether other bumble bee  species can survive being submerged.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...ibernating

I can't say I like the research they did. It seems a little unfair to the bees. The information they gained is good. Perhaps they could find better ways to learn these things, without harming any bees.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7868 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:40:17 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7868
https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/city...may/185180

The No Mow May movement has spread all over. Many people are doing this to help our local bees. 
I would think that south of the equator it would need to be No Mow November. 
Spring is a hard time for our early pollinators. We need them, but we often fail to provide for them.
Maybe we should be planting dandelions deliberately so they will be there for our pollinator friends.]]>
https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/city...may/185180

The No Mow May movement has spread all over. Many people are doing this to help our local bees. 
I would think that south of the equator it would need to be No Mow November. 
Spring is a hard time for our early pollinators. We need them, but we often fail to provide for them.
Maybe we should be planting dandelions deliberately so they will be there for our pollinator friends.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7855 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:51:25 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7855  species is more beneficial in the long run. Giving over some land to wild bee habitats will make the rest of the land more productive.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news...rYOQ%3D%3D

Wild bees are more suited to the  climate where they live. They are more suited to the crops being grown. The article is referring to the situation in Canada.
The situation will be the same elsewhere. Local pollinators are the ones bested suited to pollinating in their natural habitats. Helping those pollinators to thrive is working with nature. That is the most certain way to get good results. We fight against nature all the time, but the results are not good.
Maybe its time we tried working with nature,]]>  species is more beneficial in the long run. Giving over some land to wild bee habitats will make the rest of the land more productive.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news...rYOQ%3D%3D

Wild bees are more suited to the  climate where they live. They are more suited to the crops being grown. The article is referring to the situation in Canada.
The situation will be the same elsewhere. Local pollinators are the ones bested suited to pollinating in their natural habitats. Helping those pollinators to thrive is working with nature. That is the most certain way to get good results. We fight against nature all the time, but the results are not good.
Maybe its time we tried working with nature,]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7729 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:57:35 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7729
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/silent-fields-...FSF_JUb0EF

We can't keep this up. Bees are declining because of our pesticides. We want more crop yields, but without the bees we will do less well. 
Our current solution is to use even more pesticides.  Perhaps using less would bring more benefits.

Just a thought, if pesticides are harming bees, what will they do to us over time?]]>
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/silent-fields-...FSF_JUb0EF

We can't keep this up. Bees are declining because of our pesticides. We want more crop yields, but without the bees we will do less well. 
Our current solution is to use even more pesticides.  Perhaps using less would bring more benefits.

Just a thought, if pesticides are harming bees, what will they do to us over time?]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7652 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:29:28 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7652
https://www.oakbaynews.com/home2/catch-t...nd-7288319

I didn't realize how much work Bee Keepers do. The do have to watch the hives in the winter. Our native bees know what to do in the winter.
Bee hives are full of European Honey Bees. They certainly need help to survive. I have heard that if winter is very bad, the keepers actually need to feed honey to the bees. I am impressed by their dedication to their bees. The next time I see a honey bee in my garden I will know that there is a person out their who cares if that bee makes it home.  I appreciate that their bees come to my garden. So, thank you Bee Keepers.]]>
https://www.oakbaynews.com/home2/catch-t...nd-7288319

I didn't realize how much work Bee Keepers do. The do have to watch the hives in the winter. Our native bees know what to do in the winter.
Bee hives are full of European Honey Bees. They certainly need help to survive. I have heard that if winter is very bad, the keepers actually need to feed honey to the bees. I am impressed by their dedication to their bees. The next time I see a honey bee in my garden I will know that there is a person out their who cares if that bee makes it home.  I appreciate that their bees come to my garden. So, thank you Bee Keepers.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7456 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:11:03 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7456
https://phys.org/news/2023-09-people-was...cally.html

I knew they were smart. I have watched them in my garden and I think they have watched me. I get along with my garden wasps. If they hang around when I am eating outside, I give them some of my food and they eat and leave me in peace. They do like the sweet stuff.

People who frantically try to chase wasps away are missing the point. Give them a treat and they will leave. Swatting at them has the opposite results.]]>
https://phys.org/news/2023-09-people-was...cally.html

I knew they were smart. I have watched them in my garden and I think they have watched me. I get along with my garden wasps. If they hang around when I am eating outside, I give them some of my food and they eat and leave me in peace. They do like the sweet stuff.

People who frantically try to chase wasps away are missing the point. Give them a treat and they will leave. Swatting at them has the opposite results.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7241 Mon, 22 May 2023 04:55:05 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7241 The bee keepers are worried about their honey production, but it is a much bigger problem than that. Wild pollinators are having trouble too. If the plants are not pollinated then the plants will not produce seeds and the fruits and vegetables that other animals need for food.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/...-1.6850687

This is a serious side effect of the wildfires. All life in the area will be impacted. Vast areas will be destroyed by the fires themselves. Equally large areas will suffer because of the smoke. The damage caused by climate change is going to be worse than we realize.

I found another article warning people in Alberta to stay indoors. It really is that bad.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9714590/alber...nt=rundown

What is the wildlife supposed to do. The honey bees can stay in their hives. Some burrowing animals can stay in their burrows. What are the birds and all the rest of the animals supposed to do?]]> The bee keepers are worried about their honey production, but it is a much bigger problem than that. Wild pollinators are having trouble too. If the plants are not pollinated then the plants will not produce seeds and the fruits and vegetables that other animals need for food.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/...-1.6850687

This is a serious side effect of the wildfires. All life in the area will be impacted. Vast areas will be destroyed by the fires themselves. Equally large areas will suffer because of the smoke. The damage caused by climate change is going to be worse than we realize.

I found another article warning people in Alberta to stay indoors. It really is that bad.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9714590/alber...nt=rundown

What is the wildlife supposed to do. The honey bees can stay in their hives. Some burrowing animals can stay in their burrows. What are the birds and all the rest of the animals supposed to do?]]>