Greg Noakes

Ontario's Wasaga Beach Transfer Raises Alarms for Endangered Piping Plover Habitat Environmental groups warn that the proposed land transfer and recent changes to the Endangered Species Act threaten recovery efforts. The Town of Wasaga Beach Reassures Public on Plover Protections.

A plan to transfer parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park to the town threatens endangered Piping Plover habitat. We investigate the competing visions for the beach.
Read the full story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/wasaga-bea...
#PipingPlover #WasagaBeach #Ontario #Conservation #OnPoli #Journalism

Ontario's Wasaga Beach Transfer Raises Alarms for Endangered Piping Plover Habitat Environmental groups warn that the proposed land transfer and recent changes to the Endangered Species Act threaten recovery efforts. The Town of Wasaga Beach Reassures Public on Plover Protections.

Our latest investigation looks into the effects the proposed land transfer could have for the Piping Plover, don't miss it!
www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/wasaga-bea...
#WasagaBeach #PipingPlover #EndangeredSpecies #ONpoli #Longform #journalism #SubStack #Ontario #Bill5 #DougFord #Investigation #news

My article has been published!

This is an in depth look at the issue. Have a read if you're interested!

#bill5 #ontario #onpoli

Our latest investigation looks at the land transfer for Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. We spoke to the Town of Wasaga Beach and Environmental Defence regarding the future of the Piping Plover habitat.
Full article publishes tomorrow!. #WasagaBeach #Bill5 #Ontario #OnPoli #Conservation #PipingPlover

Keep an eye out next week for my article about the proposed Wasaga Beach Provincial Park sale!

#Ontario #WasagaBeach #PipingPlover #Bill5 #OnPoli

First Nations launch challenge to overturn Ontario, federal 'megaprojects' laws Bill 5 allows the provincial government to 'unilaterally ram through projects without meaningful engagement,' First Nations argue

Nine Ontario First Nations are challenging the federal Bill C-5 & provincial Bill 5 in court, seeking an injunction. They state that both pieces of legislation violate their charter rights.

Full story:
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#Bill5 #Ontario #ONpoli #firstnations #News #BillC5

Bill 5 Opposition Continues As Rally Gathers in Hamilton Environmental and Indigenous Rights Concerns Continue to Fuel a Growing Resistance to Ontario's Bill 5

Opposition to Bill 5 persists with rallies & events ongoing across the province. A deep-sea port is proposed for James Bay despite shallow waters, even as the area is considered for a Marine Conservation Area. Full Story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/bill-5-opp...
#Bill5 #Ontario #JamesBay #HamOnt

I put together my spring wildflower photos for this article!

Check it out if you're interested!

#photography #naturephotography #bluesky

A great Q&A with MPP Mike Schreiner reminding us to hold government accountable and our fight against Bill 23, which would have opened the Greenbelt to development, had it not been for the continued pressure put on the provincial government. We can repeal Bill 5 by working together!

Schreiner Sounds Alarm: Bill 5's "Unprecedented Power Grab" Threatens Ontario's Environment, Democracy Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner warns against "authoritarian" powers granted by Bill 5, detailing risks to the Ring of Fire and the rule of law.

Ontario just passed Bill 5. We interviewed the Green Party Leader on the alarming implications for our environment, democracy, & Indigenous rights.

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#Bill5 #OntarioPolitics #Conservation #IndigenousRights #Journalism #ONPoli #OntarioNews #News

Georgetown Takes a Stand: Local Voices Rise Against Controversial Bill 5 Halton Hills Community Sounds Alarm Over Environmental Protection and Indigenous Rights Amidst New Provincial Legislation.

Halton Hills takes a stand! Over 100 residents rallied against Ontarios controversial Bills 5 6 & 17 citing major concerns for the environment & Indigenous rights

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#Ontario #Conservation #Bill5 #HaltonHills #EnvironmentalProtection #IndigenousRights

First Nations Vow ‘Idle No More’ as Ontario’s Controversial Bill 5 Passes Amidst Protests New Law Threatens Environment, Treaty Rights as Ontario Fast-Tracks 'Special Economic Zones' Despite Opposition From First Nations

BREAKING: Ontario Government passes controversial #Bill5
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#FirstNations #ONPoli #Ontario #IdleNoMore #BreakingNews #indigenous #treatyrights #DougFord #News #Substack #independentjournalist #Conservation

Protests, Peregrines & Spring Migration: May 2025 Environmental advocates push back on Bill 5, four urban peregrines hatch, and Toronto's coyote issue reveals a human dimension.

My monthly newsletter is out! Check-out my May in review, we've got warblers, protests, and chasing the spring migration!
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#birds #birding #spring #warblers #bill5 #ontario #ontarionews #treeswallows #protests #peregrines #naturephotography #wildlife

Environmental advocates gather in Toronto to protest Bill 5 The rally, led by The Water Warriors, underscored concerns over threats to Ontario's endangered species and protected lands.

A protest against Bill 5 hit Toronto on Monday. Fears are growing that the legislation will dismantle environmental protections & override key laws. Read about it: randomphotoadventure.substack.com/p/environmen... #Ontario #Conservation #Bill5 #DougFord #Toronto #Protest @waterwarriors.bsky.social

In addition to all the birds this spring, I've also taken the time to stop and photograph the flowers!
#ForgetMeNots #Wildflowers #OntarioNature #SpringBlooms #NaturePhotography #MacroPhotography #RandomPhotoAdventure #FlowerPhotography #OntarioBlooms #HaltonHills #CanadianNature #TinyBlooms

I've been having a great time photographing my local tree swallows this spring !

Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)

#Bird #Birds #Birding #BirdPhotography
#TreeSwallow
#BirdPhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WildlifePhotography
#BlueSkyBirds
#SpringBirds
#BirdWatching
#OntarioBirds
#Swallow
#photo

Is Toronto’s Coyote Problem Actually a Human Problem? A look at Liberty Village's rising coyote encounters, outdated city strategies, and the role of human behaviour in escalating urban wildlife conflict.

Coyotes are attacking dogs in Toronto’s Liberty Village & Fort York, leaving residents scared. But the deeper problem? Outdated city strategy, poor public education, weak bylaw enforcement & rampant misinformation.
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#Toronto #Coyotes #Mammals #Coyote

Hamilton Community Peregrine Project Celebrates "FOUR CHICKS IN HALF A DAY!" On May 3, 2025. The Hamilton Falcon Watch saw four Peregrine Falcon chicks hatch over a 13 hour period.

Four Peregrine Falcon chicks hatched atop the Sheraton Hotel this past weekend!

Read about it here!
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#bird #birding #birds #hawk #raptor #birdofprey #birdsofprey #wildlife #nature #bluesky #Hamilton @hamiltonnature.org #Ontario #DDT #PeregrineFalcon #Peregrine #HamiltonNews

Tree Clearing at Millcroft Sparks City Investigation City of Burlington launches investigation as residents continue to protest project approval

The City of Burlington is investigating after 400 trees were felled as part of a controversial development project.

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#Burlington #Ontario #BurlOn #DougFord #ONPoli #Municipal #LandTribunal #OntarioNews #Conservation #Trees

Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)
Ontario, Canada, 2024.

Last of this series!

#bird #birding #birds #hawk #raptor #birdofprey #birdsofprey #fujifilm #northernharrier #wildlife #nature #birdinflight #naturephotography
#wildlifephotography
#photography #bluesky

A Return to The Field: April 2025 Spring flowers and an April recap.

Come check out the spring wildflowers in my April Newsletter!

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#BirdFlu #Nature #NatureBlog #SubStack #Newsletter #NatureNewsletter #photography #exhibition #socialmedia #blog #article #writing

Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)
Ontario, Canada, 2024.

#bird #birding #birds #hawk #raptor #birdofprey #birdsofprey #fujifilm #northernharrier #wildlife #nature #birdinflight #naturephotography
#wildlifephotography
#photography #bluesky

Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)
Ontario, Canada, 2024.

#bird #birding #birds #hawk #raptor #birdofprey #birdsofprey #fujifilm #northernharrier #wildlife #nature #birdinflight #naturephotography
#wildlifephotography
#photography #bluesky

Hello Spring! March 2025 A slow month for photography, but a busy one for nature and news.

My March Newsletter is live!

We're discussing #BirdFlu, the pressures of social media in photography and more!

#BirdFlu #Nature #NatureBlog #SubStack #Newsletter #NatureNewsletter #photography #exhibition #socialmedia #blog #article #writing

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It doesn't appear I can send you a DM, what's the best way to get in contact with you?

Alternatively you can email me at gnoakesphotos@gmail.com

Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate your willingness to speak to me about this!

@drecrevisse.bsky.social Hi Dr. Crayfish!

I’m writing an article on the marbled crayfish discovery in Burlington and would love to connect for an interview about iNaturalist’s role in it. Let me know if you’d be open to chatting!

The Pressures of Social Media in Photography How social media pressures began to influence my photography in a negative way

Before slowly doing my usage of #instagram a lot, I was really struggling with imposter syndrome.

Since I branched off into newer platforms, I've felt a whole lot better.

Read about it here:
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#photography #impostersyndrome #substack #blog #social

Canadian Brands Stand Tall at the Outdoor Adventure Show With U.S. tariffs threatening the Canadian economy, vendors at the Outdoor Adventure Show made it clear - local craftsmanship is alive and well, with proudly Canadian-made gear taking the spotlight.

Even before the U.S #tariffs on Canada. The Outdoor Adventure Show had Canadian made products front and center.

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#outdoor #adventure #hiking #paddling #travel #camping #backpacking #canadianpride #trumptariffs #trump

Bird Flu Cases on the Rise in Ontario Wildlife experts warn of increased infections among birds ahead of spring migration

If you spend time near birds in Ontario, you've likely heard about Avian Flu. I spoke with experts about what this spring migration might bring and how we can stay safe. Read more in my latest post!
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#BirdFlu #AvianFlu #Ontario #Birds #Birding #virus

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