UNS Birding Blog – Page 3 – Backyard Dispatches

Jane’s Deck Of Birds – Dark Eyed Junco

Often referred to as our ‘Snow Bird’, the Dark-eyed Junco is another one of our winter visitors. In the late

American Tree Sparrow The American Tree Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow also known as the Winter Sparrow. They spend the

American Goldfinch Goldfinches are a favourite backyard bird found throughout southern Canada, the US and down into Mexico. You can

CANADA GEESE – DID YOU KNOW? During the fall and winter I have been observing very large flocks of Canada

Red-Breasted Nuthatch Red-Breasted Nuthatches are friendly little songbirds. They are 4 1/2 inches long with a blueish- grey back and

Winter bird watching is very enjoyable as they are so much easier to see. There are few things as beautiful

Purple finches are delightful birds that we are able to enjoy during the winter months… most years. They can move erratically

Red Bellied Woodpecker Many customers ask me why this bird is called a Red-bellied Woodpecker when its belly is white.

Roosting Boxes Roosting Boxes may appear similar to bird houses, but are not intended for nest building. A roosting box

Downy Woodpeckers are the best known Woodpeckers in North America. You can find them throughout Canada and the USA. They