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Well… I just turned 60. There. I said it. Sixty. Who would have ever thought I’d make it this far? Certainly not the six-year-old version of me who first discovered...
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Every year, this day gives me a chance to reflect on something that has quietly shaped so much of my life—my connection to nature. For me, that connection didn’t begin...
One of the questions I get asked most often at Urban Nature Store is, “Paul, what should I feed my birds?” And honestly, the answer is simple: whatever you enjoy...
As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise across Ontario, a familiar and exciting shift is underway in our backyards. Birds are singing with renewed energy, territories are...
Every year, no matter how long the winter feels, there’s one moment that stops me in my tracks—the first robin of spring. It usually happens early in the morning. I’m...
There are moments in a journey where you pause, take a breath, and feel truly grateful—and this is one of them. The winners of the Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards...
From my perch here in southern Ontario, I’ve spent many years watching the rhythms of birds — the dependable arrival of spring migrants, the busy nesting season, and the quieter...
Most people who know me associate my outdoor passions with birds, feeders, binoculars, and perhaps the occasional muddy pair of hiking boots. Horses, however, were never really part of that...
As someone who lives and breathes nature every day, I’m always searching for resources that do more than just inform — I’m looking for books that genuinely deepen our connection...
Not every day brings a rare visitor or a flurry of wings. Some February days are… quiet. And honestly? That’s okay. On these days, maybe it’s just a single cardinal...
If you listen closely in February, the birds are starting to whisper something important: spring is coming. You may notice cardinals singing a little more often, especially on brighter mornings....
February turns even the most dignified birders into creatures of habit—and questionable fashion choices. If you’ve ever refilled a feeder wearing mismatched gloves, pajama pants, and a coat you didn’t...
Winter can feel endless, especially in February, when the novelty of snow has worn off and spring still feels like a rumor. But then a woodpecker drums on a nearby...
February may feel like the coldest, greyest month of the year, but don’t tell that to the birds. While we’re bundling up and waiting for spring, many backyard birds are...
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