Backyard Birds
I’m dressed in red from head to toe. In winter snow, I steal the show.
What is the Northern Cardinal
I’m active at night and wear a mask on my face.
What is the Raccoon
I have dry, bumpy skin.
What is the American Toad
I love blood!
What is the Mosquito
This backyard bird is also the official mascot of a major Toronto sports team.
I have great aim and can spray as far as 15 ft.
What is the Skunk
I'm a frog with really big ear drums! They look like discs behind my eyes. Who am I?
What is the Green Frog
I love milkweed!
What is the Monarch Butterfly
This bird is often associated with the arrival of spring but, flocks actually stay all year round.
What is the American Robin
I hang upside down. You might find me in your attic.
What is a bat (Little Brown Bat)
They've been living on the earth for over 200 million years!
What is the Snapping Turtle
My fuzzy legs are great for collecting pollen. Who am I?
What is the Bumble Bee
I silently hunt fish and frogs at the pond standing still on long legs.
What is the Great Blue Heron
I'm known for my many calls at night.
What is the Eastern Coyote
Nightly road closures during breeding season help to keep my species safe. Who am I?
What is the Jefferson Salamander
I live by the pond and I'm an agile flyer like a helicopter.
What is a Dragonfly
This local owl is known for its distinctive "who cooks for you, who cooks for you-all" call.
What is the Barred Owl
I'm a tiny and agile climber that can fit in small spaces.
What is the House Mouse
When I'm scared I secrete a stinky musk. Who am I?
What is the Garter Snake
I don't have ears and cannot hear. I sense vibrations with my feet.
What is an Ant