Pine Siskins, Will they Stay or Will They Go?
The winter of 2020 and the winter and spring of 2021 have seen unprecedented numbers of Pine Siskins. The reason
Dawn Chorus
You may have noticed that mornings sound livelier as new songbirds arrive with each passing week. We have been serenaded
Beginners Guide to Bird Feeding
Anytime is a good time to start the hobby of bird feeding. The warm weather of spring and summer offer
Spring Activity Continues
We are well on the way, with spring birds appearing everywhere, while those that have been with us over the
Save Songbirds from Window Strikes
Beautiful songbirds are on their way from their wintering grounds to their breeding grounds. Some have already arrived such as
Migration is Underway!
Have you heard your first red-winged blackbird yet? Conk-la-reee… a sure sign that spring is truly on its way. I
The Sounds of Spring
Did you hear that? We may be in the deepest part of the winter but don’t tell that to the
Let’s Share
How is everyone getting through this Covid-19 winter? Perhaps you’re finding new hobbies or resurrecting old ones. Maybe this includes
Do Feeders Save Lives?
Do birds really need the food we offer at our feeders to survive? The truthful answer is no when it
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO HELP BIRDS GET THROUGH THE WINTER
Suet is a smart addition to winter bird feeding if you’re not offering it all year. There are many different
Common Redpolls Have Made Their Move
Following up on our earlier story of redpolls, these Chickadee-sized birds have been spending the last six weeks feeding almost
Canada’s Snowbirds Are Heading South!
Back in December, some rural parts of the province were treated to flocks of Snow Buntings. These birds of open
Winter Vacation
While many Canadians would prefer to be swimming in the tropics right about now, who would have thought that some
Delightful Winter Visitors
Ontario residents are starting to notice redpolls in their travels. These Chickadee-sized songbirds from the north are winter visitors that
A GOOD YEAR… for birds
The year of 2020 certainly hasn’t contained the word good due to COVID. If you enjoy watching birds it has
Sex, Hiking and COVID-19
It may be an urban myth, but there’s wide-spread belief that during or in the aftermath of crises, such as
Snowbirds
You know winter can’t be far off when the Snow Buntings show up. These Arctic travellers are the true Canadian
A NEW VISITOR!
Look who has joined the backyard dining table, the Evening Grosbeak! Many customers have told us that they are thrilled
Evening Greedy
Imagine the surprise experienced by some backyard birders in recent days when their feeders were inundated by a flock of
Little Brown Birds
A family of birds that tends to rank lower on our list of favourites is the sparrows. These small songbirds
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.
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
Migration is Underway
Fall is almost here and migration is well underway. It’s time to make sure our feeders are kept full to
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,
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
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
PROVIDING WATER FOR BIRDS IN THE WINTER
This is a good time to think about how to provide water for your backyard feathered friends during the upcoming
Spring Bird Feeding
One question we receive from birders a lot this time of year is whether they should still be putting out
