BATS
There are over 1200 species of bats worldwide. Bats are found in every country of the world except the Antarctic. Seventeen of these are found in Canada each year. Bats...
Backyard Dispatches
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WATCH THE BIRDS – IT'S GOOD FOR YOU!
Did you know that taking time to watch the birds is actually good for you. Studies have shown that it can improve your blood pressure and help to decrease anxiety....
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KEEPING A BIRDING JOURNAL
Winter can be a great time to enjoy watching the birds. They're so much easier to see at this time of year when the leaves can't hide them from us....
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SQUIRRELS... LET'S SHOW SOME LOVE
Okay, as much as they love to overtake our feeders, you must agree that squirrels are entertaining. They spend time and energy trying to figure out the best ways to...
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PROVIDING WATER FOR BIRDS IN THE WINTER
This is a good time to think about how to provide water for your backyard feathered friends during the upcoming cold winter months. Birds find it very challenging to find...
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ENJOYING FALL
Fall is one of the nicest times of the year to be outside enjoying the weather. Hiking in the woods, local parks or conservation areas are a great way to...
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THE MONARCH IS ON THE MOVE
Did you know that the Monarch Butterfly is also referred to as the 'king of the butterflies'? This beautiful butterfly is known for its distinctive orange, black and white markings...
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FALL CLEANING WITH BIRDS IN MIND
It's time to think about cleaning up the garden for fall. While doing this you can create a good haven for birds to help them through the fall and winter...
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FALL MIGRATION
Days are getting shorter, shadows are getting longer and evening temperatures are cooling. All signs of the approaching season of fall. The birds are also noticing these changes as they...
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Jane's Deck - Busy Days At The BirdBath
'Every Body into the Pool!' I feel that this is what the birds are communicating to each other lately. I have two bird baths on the go and they need...
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Jane's Deck Of Birds - CatBird
Who's eating your grape jelly? Our Pickering location is keeping track of which birds have been seen eating grape jelly from oriole feeders. So far our customers have reported Orioles,...
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Jane's Deck Of Birds - Cedar Waxwings
Cedar Waxwings are birds you will usually hear before you see. They fly in flocks serenading us with high pitched whistling sounds that resemble a kettle boiling, 'tseeee'. I must...
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Jane's Deck Of Birds - Eastern Towhee
Imagine working in your garden and you hear a bird inviting you to 'drink your teeeeee'. This is the song of the Eastern Towhee. This striking member of the sparrow...
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.
