Spring is Here!
While we can expect setbacks in the time ahead, spring continues to roll along. You have probably noticed blackbirds which are now easy to find. Male Red-winged Blackbirds have set...
Backyard Dispatches
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LET’S DO A LITTLE EXTRA FOR OUR BIRDS
The weather this winter has certainly been anything but normal. You may have noticed that some of our early migrators were even earlier than usual. I had my first red-winged...
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The Safflower Solution: How To Outwit Those Pesky Blackbirds
Feeding birds year-round can be incredibly rewarding. Observing a male cardinal pass a seed to a female during courtship demonstrates the lengths some birds go to obtain a mate. Similar...
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Protect Migrating Birds from Window Collisions
As you may be aware, we will soon be entering the spring migration season. White-throated sparrows, Kinglets, Orioles, Hummingbirds, Warblers and Ovenbirds are among some of the species that will...
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Attract Northern Cardinals to Your Yard in Three Easy StepsÂ
Northern Cardinals are one of the most recognized birds throughout their range and a favourite backyard visitor of many. Cardinals are often the bird homeowners most wish to attract when...
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Almost There
Winter has been easy for most of the south in this El Nino weather year, enabling lingering songbirds to hang on until we are fully committed to spring. There have...
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Don’t Forget the Ground Feeders
Not all backyard birds like to go to feeders. Some species prefer feeding on the ground or on elevated feeding trays where several birds can feed at once. You can...
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Help Birds Find Shelter This Winter by Adding a Roost Box to Your Yard!
Roost boxes are an excellent addition to any bird lover’s yard. They are similar in appearance to a birdhouse but serve a different purpose altogether. Instead of building a nest...
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HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING - FOR YOUR BACKYARD FRIENDS
It’s that time of year again when we’re thinking about what gifts our family and friends would like… but what about the birds and squirrels? Have you ever thought about...
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Just Ducky
The big push has finally arrived. We have entered the peak season for waterfowl viewing with thousands of geese and ducks gathering along lakes and rivers. Dabblers like Mallards, Blacks...
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DON’T FORGET THE WATER!
If you’re thinking of setting up your yard for birds who stay for the winter months, don’t forget about the water. Searching for water sources uses a lot of energy...
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Protect Migrating Birds from Window Collisions
As you may be aware, this time of the year marks the peak of the Fall bird migration season. Thousands of birds are currently in transit, flying long distances to...
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Mental Health Benefits of Birdwatching
Birdwatching is a good healthy hobby. People living in neighbourhoods with trees, shrubs, and birds suffer less from anxiety and depression. Spending one hour each day walking in a nearby...
Witness Nature's Wonders
Live Bird Feeder Cam in Niagara
Our backyard bird feeders are the perfect way to elevate your birding experience. Enjoy live cameras that feed you beautiful footage of the birds as they feed. Live feeder cams are a great way to never miss a minute of action at the feeders. Our live bird feeder cam is located in the Niagara Region in Ontario. Watch the live feed and you can see many of the birds that are local to our area and visit backyard bird feeders.
