Looking for a great walking paths to see wildlife, then perhaps the parks in your home town can help. Using urban walking paths is a great way to get in shape before your walking holidays.Toronto is a city of over 2 million people yet within the city limits I have recently seen plenty of wildlife. Yes there are the common squirrels, rabbits and raccoons but we are talking of bigger game here.
In a park along the lake a beaver walked slowly across the long and straight recreation path blocking our process. Along the side of the walking paths he chopped off a young tree branch with amazing speed. He then proceeded to drag the branch back across the path only a few feet away. There were 18 sets of eyes from our local club watching his progress.
In an earlier trip with about 15 people a fox trotted along the fencing for some tennis courts only about 10 feet away. We were on bicycles and he followed us for a fair distance. We worried if something we wrong with him but as soon as he reached the end of the fence he dashed across a field.
Deer love recreational and walking paths which have young trees to chew on. They tend to run a short distance and then stop before running into the woods again.
There are also reports of a coyotes in the local ravines but except for the warning signs from the parks department and television video I have yet to view them. Update, yes there was one wandering along one of the walking paths this spring, he ignored me maybe because I was on a bicycle.
I am not a bird watcher but many people are and they can easily be spotted as well.
Yes, you do not always need to go a long distance to see wildlife and this makes for a great family outing. Wildlife can easily be found in your local park and recreational trail system. The best time to view wildlife is in the early morning or at dusk.
I have to leave you now, I am heading off down one of the many walking paths in the area.
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