A Virtual Inn for Nature Lovers

If fondness is measured by the amount of effort that goes into a web site, Derrick Ditchburn certainly has an enormous affection for nature. Ditchburn and his son are the two principals of the Dereila Nature Inn, a site that describes itself as “A Virtual Inn for Nature Lovers,” and it's loaded with cyber delights. Test your knowledge of birds with the eight-bird crossword puzzles. Assemble online jigsaw puzzles of butterflies, insects, wildflowers, or mammals. Maybe you'll want to cook up a batch of tasty pudding for a chickadee's palate. Probably the most impressive aspect of the site is its all-encompassing set of photos. From birds to bees to flowers and trees, the Dereila Inn has it covered. There's even a newsletter to boot!

[www.dereilanatureinn.ca]