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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Little Brown Birds
A family of birds that tends to rank lower on our list of favourites is the sparrows. These small songbirds don’t attract much attention but some species have characteristics that...
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The Exodus is in Full Swing
Fall migration is an exciting time for bird watchers. Millions of birds are on the move, heading to winter homes. The numbers are much higher than in the spring because...
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Blue Jays Are Heading South
What’s going on with all the jays? Flocks of these daytime flying birds have been migrating as a significant number leave the province for the winter. This has been observed...
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Migration is Underway
Fall is almost here and migration is well underway. It’s time to make sure our feeders are kept full to help our feathered friends make their journey south. We have...
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Observing Backyard Antics
As businesses and stores start to reopen during stage three in many of our towns and cities, things have slowed down for me. I will be off for the next...
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Let's Stay Calm...
We've got this... let's all take a step back and go for a walk. Everyone take a deep breath. Okay, now that we're all calm we can take time to...
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Red Winged Blackbird
'Conk-la-ree', ahhh, the sound I listen for at this time of year. A true sign that spring is on the way is hearing the song of the Red-winged Blackbird. They...
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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...
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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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Christmas Shopping CHECKLIST For The Birds... and Squirrels
I would like to share this blog from last year. It might help you with some ideas for the birds and squirrels and keep you entertained during the pandemic. Well,...
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TIME TO PUT THE SUET OUT
Suet can be fed to our backyard birds all year long. During the summer months adult birds will feed suet to their young, but it is especially important to offer...
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.
