Rock Bass – Ambloplites Rupestris

Distinguishing Features – Brown-gold colouring, fading to whitish on belly. Sides patterned with small dark brown spots. Bright red eyes. Size – Maximum Weight – 225 g (1/2 lb). Habitat Found throughout NW Ontario to Manitoba border in vegetated and rocky areas of rivers, streams and lakes. Notes A favourite of young anglers, the rock … Read more

Green Alder – Alnus Crispa

General – A tall and spreading shrub, 3 – 8 m tall; bark thin, dull, reddish to greyish brown, smooth or slightly grooved; twigs slender, yellowish green to reddish brown, coated with very short grey hairs; buds slender, stalked, covered with grey hairs. Green AlderLeaves – Opposite, simple, 6 – 8 cm wide, 3-lobed, end … Read more