The Journey is Underway
Your summer visitors are heading south by the millions. Thrushes, warblers, orioles and many more songbirds are either packing up for the journey now or will soon join those already...
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Backyard Dispatches
The Journey is Underway
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THE MOULT IS ON
Have you noticed stray feathers in your bird baths or gardens? This is the time of year when many birds are in the process of moulting. Perhaps you’ve seen patchy...
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THE GREAT PRETENDERS
The song “The Great Pretender” originally released in 1955 by The Platters has been covered by a number of bands over the years. Some of our feathered friends have their...
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They Grow Up So Fast
It is hard to believe how quickly a bird can go from an egg to a full-grown adult. Small birds like warblers can leave the nest in only 8-10 days...
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Nesting Season is in Full Swing
With spring migration over, birds are active with all aspects of breeding. Songbirds that arrived in recent weeks began with males claiming territory and calling out for a new partner....
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LET’S GO SHOPPING FOR BIRD BATHS!
Warm weather has returned, so now’s the time to think of ways we can ensure our feathered friends have the water they need during the summer months. So many options,...
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The Rush is On
An unbelievable number of birds are pushing north this month as we reach the peak of spring migration. This is the time that our brightly-coloured birds show up, the songbirds....
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The Pace is Accelerating
March was a time for early arrivals. Blackbirds, Robins, Song Sparrows and waterfowl too numerous to count showed us that spring was indeed in the air. Now we have moved...
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE ORIOLES?
Are you ready? After spending the late fall and winter months in southern Mexico and as far south as Columbia, the Orioles are on their way back! So far this...
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A Tried-and-True Feeder for Hummingbirds
Walk into any store that sells hummingbird feeders and the selection can be overwhelming. Choosing a feeder to attract these little beauties to your yard doesn’t have to be difficult...
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Squirrel Proof Feeders
Thank you for all the wonderful feedback and questions following my recent appearance on Charlie Dobbin’s Gardening Show, on Zoomer Radio. I received quite a few messages about my squirrel...
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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...
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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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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.
