New arrivals
While we anxiously await the official arrival of spring, birds have already set the ball in motion. Bird song is
NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH
Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? In 1994 US Congressman John Porter from Illinois acknowledged
Brrr It’s Cold!
How do birds make it through our Canadian winter on days when even we have a hard time being outside?
EUROPEAN STARLINGS
All European Starlings in North America descended from 100 birds set loose in Central Park New York in 1890. This
Who’s Counting?
This is the time of year when observers of all types, from feeder watchers to experienced birders grab their binoculars
TURNING YOUR BACKYARD INTO A WINTER BIRD HAVEN
Exciting News! Beginning on December 31, we will be starting our Backyard Winter Birdscape Contest. This contest will run until
Winter Preparations
Brief periods of snow and cold are becoming more regular with each passing week. The birds have noticed it as
Winter is Coming – What Can I do to Help the Birds?
This fall we have been fortunate to enjoy lovely weather throughout the month of October and now well into November,
What’s for Dinner?
Variety is the spice of life and when it comes to birds, having more than one type of seed on
WELCOME BACK JUNCOS!
Fall days continue to be beautiful with colourful leaves and warm weather lasting well into the month. As we continue
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