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Paul's Perch

Welcome to Chirps & Thoughts by Paul — a dedicated corner of our website where Paul shares thoughtful observations about birds, nature, the Urban Nature Store community, and the products he loves.

Chirps & Thoughts by Paul

  • Responsible Birding Policies for Communities

    Responsible Birding Policies for Communities

    Please Don’t Ban the Bird Feeder! Every once in a while, I get an interesting request from a fellow birder. “Paul, our residents’ association is thinking about banning bird feeders....

  • My Elbows Are Up

    My Elbows Are Up

    As a small Canadian business owner, I never like to see a trade war begin. For a small businesses like ours, trade is personal. Over the years, we have built...

  • Tiny Birds, Big Courage

    Tiny Birds, Big Courage

    One of the things I enjoy most about my morning bike rides is that they’re never really just bike rides. They’re my chance to slow down, listen, observe, and spend...

  • Smoke on the Horizon

    Smoke on the Horizon

    This week offered something that doesn't happen nearly often enough—a little downtime at my family's farm. Running a birding store business that revolves around helping people enjoy nature means there...

  • Birding for the Brain

    Birding for the Brain

    Every once in a while, I come across something that makes me smile because it confirms something I've believed for years. That happened recently when I watched a video on...

  • Number 10... Who Would Have Thought?

    Number 10... Who Would Have Thought?

    This Saturday, July 11, is a pretty special day for all of us at Urban Nature Store. After months of planning, renovating, painting, merchandising, unpacking boxes (and then unpacking more...

  • Another Store, Another Dream Realized

    Another Store, Another Dream Realized

    There is always something special about opening a new Urban Nature Store location. Even after more than 20 years, that feeling of unlocking the doors for the very first time...


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