Michael Runtz – Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club

The wolves of Algonquin

Our Guide: Michael Runtz

Club Meeting September 7, 2022

Right next door to us lives a relatively newly discovered species of wolf called the Eastern Wolf. Michael’s association with this iconic animal spans 50 years and his highly visual presentation (which includes never -before-seen images captured mere days ago!) explores Continue reading →

Michael Runtz, Wolves of Algonquin

Club News, Community News, Speakers

Highlights from 56 Pakenham-Arnprior Bird Counts and more

As Michael Runtz quips, Boxing Day is his favourite day of the year, but not for post-Christmas sales. Macnamara Club members know why: it’s when the local Christmas Bird Count takes place!

Michael joined four Counts this year, his 56th consecutive Pakenham-Arnprior CBC. Collectively, he has participated in more than Continue reading →

MFNC Members Night 2022, Michael Runtz, Pakenham-Arnprior CBC

Articles, Outreach, Sightings

Owl Prowl 2019

After 3 postponements because of unsuitable weather, the Owl Prowl, led by our own, Michael Runtz, finally occurred on Tuesday, April 16, and it was well worth waiting for! We enjoyed a warm, calm evening under a full moon. The latter provided good views of the owls we Continue reading →

Michael Runtz, Owl Prowl 2019

Events Blog

For the Birds… and the Macnamara Trail Extension

Wilson’s Warbler

Was birding a part of your May long weekend? For Michael Runtz, Monday the 22nd marked the start of a marathon birding effort that took flight at 3:15 p.m. and ended at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, as part of The Great Canadian Birdathon.

The birdathon is an annual fundraiser Continue reading →

BSC Birdathon, Michael Runtz

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