The Winds of Change
Good fall weather extended into November but reality is bringing early signs of what lies ahead. Juncos that arrived a month ago have settled in, both in the countryside and...
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Backyard Dispatches
The Winds of Change
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Why Is My Bird Seed Going Bad? How to Store Bird Food and Prevent Waste
You refill the feeder on Monday. By Thursday the seed is stuck to the sides, the bottom smells musty, and the birds seem to have lost interest. In a Canadian...
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When Is the Best Time to Go Birdwatching in Ontario? A Month-by-Month Guide
If you have one weekend to devote to birdwatching in Ontario, May is hard to beat. Warblers, vireos, thrushes and other migrants pour through the southern part of the province,...
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Birdhouses vs. Bird Feeders: What Attracts Different Birds and What Your Backyard Needs
A small cedar structure hangs from a branch, and a bird lands on its ledge. It looks like a birdhouse. But if there is seed inside, it is a bird...
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How to Keep Grackles, Starlings and Pigeons from Taking Over Your Bird Feeders
A lively feeder can turn frustrating when Common Grackles, European Starlings or Rock Pigeons begin arriving first, eating fast and leaving little behind for chickadees, finches, nuthatches and woodpeckers. It...
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How to Start Birdwatching in Ontario: Equipment, Best Times, Locations and Beginner Tips
Your first birdwatching walk in Ontario can begin on a neighbourhood path, at a local pond or even beside a kitchen window. You don’t need to recognise every call or...
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How to Attract More Bird Species to Your Backyard: A Feeder-by-Feeder Guide
A yard with one seed feeder can be busy, but it often attracts the same familiar visitors. Add a tray, a small-seed feeder or a nectar station, and you create...
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How to Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard in Ontario: Native Plants, Food, Water and Shelter
A backyard that helps birds through the year offers more than a feeder. A serviceberry with fruit in summer, a patch of native flowers buzzing with insects, a shallow water...
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How to Keep Rats and Mice Away from Bird Feeders Without Stopping Bird Feeding
A few sunflower shells under a feeder may look harmless, but to a mouse or rat they can signal an easy meal. If food collects in the same place night...
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How to Clean and Maintain Bird Feeders: A Seasonal Checklist for Backyard Birders
A regular cleaning routine keeps a backyard feeding station easier to manage and reduces the chance that spoiled food and droppings will spread disease. In Canada, that routine changes with...
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Best Binoculars for Birdwatching in Canada: How to Choose the Right Pair for Your Needs
A bird can sit still on a branch for several minutes, then disappear just as you lift your binoculars. A comfortable grip and a view wide enough to find it...
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Where to Place a Bird Feeder: The Best Height, Distance from Windows and Position for Different Birds
A bird feeder can be full of good seed and still sit empty for days if its location leaves birds exposed. Placement affects which species visit, how safely they can...
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How to Attract Birds to an Apartment Balcony: A Practical Guide for Urban Birders
A balcony can be a useful place to watch birds, even if it barely fits two chairs. The trick is to work with the space you have. A compact feeder,...
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.
