LET’S GO SHOPPING FOR BIRD BATHS!
Warm weather has returned, so now’s the time to think of ways we can ensure our feathered friends have the water they need during the summer months. So many options,...
Backyard Dispatches
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE ORIOLES?
Are you ready? After spending the late fall and winter months in southern Mexico and as far south as Columbia, the Orioles are on their way back! So far this...
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LET’S DO A LITTLE EXTRA FOR OUR BIRDS
The weather this winter has certainly been anything but normal. You may have noticed that some of our early migrators were even earlier than usual. I had my first red-winged...
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Almost There
Winter has been easy for most of the south in this El Nino weather year, enabling lingering songbirds to hang on until we are fully committed to spring. There have...
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DON’T FORGET THE WATER!
If you’re thinking of setting up your yard for birds who stay for the winter months, don’t forget about the water. Searching for water sources uses a lot of energy...
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Mental Health Benefits of Birdwatching
Birdwatching is a good healthy hobby. People living in neighbourhoods with trees, shrubs, and birds suffer less from anxiety and depression. Spending one hour each day walking in a nearby...
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COMING SOON TO A FEEDER NEAR YOU - ORIOLES AND HUMMINGBIRDS!
These beauties are on their way back from their wintering grounds and will be arriving over the next couple of weeks and into the first week of May. Here are...
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER!
Now that we’re into the cold months of winter you might be noticing small flocks of chickadees, goldfinches and cardinals in trees or shrubs, or arriving at your feeders in...
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CHRISTMAS WISH LIST FOR YOUR BACKYARD FRIENDS
It’s time for our annual Christmas wish list for the birds. If you would like to give a gift to your feathered friends… or squirrels, here are some ideas for...
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TIPS ON ATTRACTING ORIOLES AND HUMMINGBIRDS
Orioles and hummingbirds are welcome visitors to our yards and gardens in the spring, and will be arriving soon! We can expect to see them in late April or early...
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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 March 14th. We’re not looking for a perfectly staged space...
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Keeping Songbirds Safe from Disease
Some of you may have heard about a disease that has killed many birds throughout eastern parts of the USA. Young birds seem to be the most susceptible. The species...
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How to Make Your Garden Bird-Friendly
Observing birds from your kitchen or living room window is one of life’s great pleasures for a birder, and the best way to attract more species is to approach gardening...
Witness Nature's Wonders
Live Bird Feeder Cam in Niagara
Our backyard bird feeders are the perfect way to elevate your birding experience. Enjoy live cameras that feed you beautiful footage of the birds as they feed. Live feeder cams are a great way to never miss a minute of action at the feeders. Our live bird feeder cam is located in the Niagara Region in Ontario. Watch the live feed and you can see many of the birds that are local to our area and visit backyard bird feeders.
