How to get kids interested in birding?
It’s never too early to get the little humans in your life excited about birds. For all of the time kids spend learning the animals on Old Macdonald’s Farm and...
Backyard Dispatches
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The Flood Gates Are Opening
Warblers are among the high points of spring migration. These small birds of about three dozen species flit about the shrubbery checking for insects and offering us not only a...
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A Splash of Colour
In recent weeks we’ve added spring song to our outdoor experience and now comes the colour. Keeping pace with the blooming of spring wildflowers, the return of a rich variety...
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It’s a Full House!
The month of May is like Christmastime for birders. Migration is in full swing and we’re seeing our tropical coloured birds returning to our gardens. The orioles, rose-breasted grosbeaks and...
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Pine Siskins, Will they Stay or Will They Go?
The winter of 2020 and the winter and spring of 2021 have seen unprecedented numbers of Pine Siskins. The reason for this is a shortage of conifer seeds throughout the...
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Beginners Guide to Bird Feeding
Anytime is a good time to start the hobby of bird feeding. The warm weather of spring and summer offer an opportune time to transform your backyard space into a...
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Save Songbirds from Window Strikes
Beautiful songbirds are on their way from their wintering grounds to their breeding grounds. Some have already arrived such as the male Red-winged Blackbirds, Grackles, Robins and Cowbirds. Warblers, Orioles,...
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Migration is Underway!
Have you heard your first red-winged blackbird yet? Conk-la-reee… a sure sign that spring is truly on its way. I always look forward to the return of the red-wings. However,...
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The Sounds of Spring
Did you hear that? We may be in the deepest part of the winter but don’t tell that to the birds. Some are already getting prepared for the busy season...
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Let’s Share
How is everyone getting through this Covid-19 winter? Perhaps you’re finding new hobbies or resurrecting old ones. Maybe this includes birdwatching. I sure am happy that the birds know nothing...
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Do Feeders Save Lives?
Do birds really need the food we offer at our feeders to survive? The truthful answer is no when it comes to residents that are here year-round, like the chickadees,...
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ADDITIONAL WAYS TO HELP BIRDS GET THROUGH THE WINTER
Suet is a smart addition to winter bird feeding if you’re not offering it all year. There are many different styles of suet feeders to choose from. A basic single...
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Common Redpolls Have Made Their Move
Following up on our earlier story of redpolls, these Chickadee-sized birds have been spending the last six weeks feeding almost exclusively in weedy fields and along rural roads. As anticipated,...
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.
