Fletcher Wildlife Garden is a small oasis of wildlife in the middle of urban Ottawa. And in its compact area, it harbours a number of different and distinct habitats: hardwood forest, amphibian pond, butterfly meadow, hedgerow, backyard garden and more.   It is maintained by the Ottawa Field-Naturalists ‘ Club. I spent a rewarding hour or two yesterday wandering around its varied habitats.

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Chipping Sparrow

Chipping Sparrow

Black capped chickadee leaving nest

Black capped chickadee leaving nest

Red winged blackbird overlooks the amphibian pond

Red winged blackbird overlooks the amphibian pond