Wildlife on the Course

So far this season we have had the opportunity to have several interesting wildlife sightings.

A few weeks ago, a fawn was seen in the long grass near 8 South. After some research online we quickly learned that during the first week of a deer’s life, the mother will tuck the fawn away in a safe place during the day while she forages for food.

We were lucky to have seen this beautiful swan, as it was with us very briefly.

This snapping turtle was walking across the fairway at 2 West on it’s way to scout out a place to lay it’s eggs.

The most unusual and adorable sighting was our coyote pup last week. It was displaced from it’s family and was seen in several places throughout the day. Once it was nightfall and the rest of the pack was roaming the course, it was most certainly reunited with it’s family.

We are very fortunate to have the variety of wildlife that we do, we just have to remember to keep our distance and let nature take care of itself.

Stephanie Osborne

York Downs Golf and Country Club

Gardener

Wildflowers- Dame's Rocket

I've been asked by a number of people lately what the beautiful purple, pink and white wildflowers are called that we have growing in natural areas on the golf course. After some research online I've found the answer to be "Dame's-Rocket" (or botanically "Hesperis Matronalis".)

According to OntarioWeeds.com, they are "an ornamental that was introduced from Europe and escaped from cultivation." The seeds are their main form of propogation, and they are now, in mid June, starting to form on the plants.

Wildflowers are vast in form and colour, but I have to admit the Dame's-rocket are by far in my opinion, the most beautiful I know of. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Stephanie Osborne

York Downs Golf and Country Club

Gardener

Spring Scenes

For those of you who spent a bit longer in their winter vacation homes, or were put off by the cool weather we've had this spring, I have compiled a few pictures of the golf club.

Stephanie Osborne

York Downs Golf and Country Club

Gardener