Winter weather plays a powerful role in shaping wildlife behaviour and this year’s prolonged cold, snow, and ice may significantly affect raccoon mating patterns and the timing of baby season. By closely monitoring raccoon activity using Reolink cameras, we’ve been able to document some fascinating changes that highlight just how
Raccoon Baby Season Has Officially Begun in Toronto We were notified that baby raccoons were discovered last week (the week of February 16th) right here in Toronto, ON, signalling the start of raccoon baby season. Each year, as winter begins to fade, raccoons search for warm, protected places to give birth
If you hear crying, chirping, or high-pitched noises coming from your attic, it usually means baby animals have been born inside your home. This is a common sign of raccoons, squirrels, or other wildlife nesting in attics during baby season. This ongoing attic activity can lead to structural damage, odours,
If you are hearing scratching, thumping, or occasional movement coming from your attic this winter, you may be wondering: Should I remove the wildlife now, or wait until Spring? The short answer: You should deal with attic wildlife issues as soon as possible, even in Winter. Many homeowners assume winter
At the end of last week, during an unseasonably mild stretch of weather, our team at Gates Wildlife received a noticeable increase in calls from homeowners who had discovered bats inside the living spaces of their homes. These encounters can be surprising and unsettling, especially in winter, but they are
As winter settles in, many homeowners notice less wildlife activity and wonder what’s happening with raccoons. While bears hibernate for months, raccoons behave differently. In this post, we’ll explain what torpor is, why raccoons enter this state, and what it means for your home this winter. What is Torpor? Torpor is
