It’s All About Spring!
We’ve changed our clocks giving us that extra hour of daylight, and spring officially arrives next Monday. Even though winter
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We’ve changed our clocks giving us that extra hour of daylight, and spring officially arrives next Monday. Even though winter
Depending on where you live, the landscape may already look like spring. Some regions have minimal snow cover while others
Since the beginning of February I have had larger than normal flocks of mourning doves congregating at my bird feeders.
It may be hard to believe but spring is on the way. Of course, there will be cold snaps and
At this time of the year the pickings can be pretty slim for birders. Our regular feeder birds do not
Now that we’re into the cold months of winter you might be noticing small flocks of chickadees, goldfinches and cardinals
Once winter sets in, we may find ourselves entertaining local birds that might otherwise appear only infrequently. A favourite is
It’s time for our annual Christmas wish list for the birds. If you would like to give a gift to
Some lucky feeder operators in Ontario are enjoying our very colourful Evening Grosbeaks once again. In 2020 there was a
Have you ever heard this term among birders and wondered what it means? According to Project Feeder Watch it is
Have you noticed new arrivals in recent days? White-throated and White-crowned Sparrows as well as Dark-eyed Juncos are showing up
So many of us have looked at a bird and had no idea what it was, or heard the name
Animals can do some pretty incredible things, but perhaps no feat in the animal kingdom is more spectacular than the
The month of September brings our attention to many species of birds migrating to their winter destinations. Raptors, shorebirds, waterfowl,
A major difference between spring and fall migration is the sound. In the fall there isn’t much to hear. Songbirds
Birdwatchers love to have a good pair of binoculars. They can enhance our viewing experience allowing us to view birds
Just because you don’t have a backyard doesn’t mean you can’t still observe avian life from the comfort of your
It may be hard to believe but some birds are getting ready for the trip south. It doesn’t happen in
If you had the schedule birds do – up at the crack of dawn, spend the entire day searching for
All birds lay eggs, but aside from that their parenting styles are as varied as can be. From building a
We will soon see baby birds (also called fledglings) appear with their parents at our bird feeders. Have you ever
The last of the songbird migrants are arriving. Some warblers, orioles, hummingbirds and thrushes have already made an appearance but
Now that warmer weather is finally here, I would like to offer some tips on making your yard an inviting
Spring is here and if you’re a bird that means one thing: it’s nesting season. With their migrations complete, birds
In the next few weeks, Ontario will experience an explosion of bird activity with tens of millions of migrants pouring
Orioles and hummingbirds are welcome visitors to our yards and gardens in the spring, and will be arriving soon! We
It is time to get ready for new tenants to set up for the season. If you have not cleaned
Have you heard your first red-winged blackbird yet? Conk-la-reee… a sure sign that spring is truly on its way. I
There is no doubt about it now, we are well on the road to spring bird activity. We will have
While we anxiously await the official arrival of spring, birds have already set the ball in motion. Bird song is
Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? In 1994 US Congressman John Porter from Illinois acknowledged
How do birds make it through our Canadian winter on days when even we have a hard time being outside?
All European Starlings in North America descended from 100 birds set loose in Central Park New York in 1890. This
This is the time of year when observers of all types, from feeder watchers to experienced birders grab their binoculars
Exciting News! Beginning on December 31, we will be starting our Backyard Winter Birdscape Contest. This contest will run until
Brief periods of snow and cold are becoming more regular with each passing week. The birds have noticed it as
This fall we have been fortunate to enjoy lovely weather throughout the month of October and now well into November,
Variety is the spice of life and when it comes to birds, having more than one type of seed on
Fall days continue to be beautiful with colourful leaves and warm weather lasting well into the month. As we continue
Have you noticed an increase in activity in your yard lately? If you have, some of thatis likely related to
Many of us wonder how birds know when to migrate and are concerned that if we leave certain feeders out,
Songbirds are heading south, and in a few weeks, many will have left the province. Already most of the swallows
Your greatest tools for birding might be your ears The essential tools for birding are a field guide, a set
They are often simply called sandpipers but to birders they represent several families of shorebirds. While the familiar Killdeer and
Some of you may have heard about a disease that has killed many birds throughout eastern parts of the USA.
Birding is beautiful in its simplicity: all you need to do is go for a walk, or look out the
Have you ever watched a kingfisher on the hunt? The bird will often perch high above the water on a
Everyone loves the American Goldfinch, nicknamed the ‘wild canary’. Not only are these finches brightly coloured, they have a bubbly
How many of you sit out in the evening watching to see which birds are the last ones coming to
Blended families are not only found among people. This family of Wood Ducks has a surprise duo of Hooded Mergansers.