Snow Birds
That term is commonly given to Canadians seeking a winter break in Florida. It also applies to two species of birds. Everyone is familiar with Snow Buntings, those white, brown...
Backyard Dispatches
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Attract Northern Cardinals to Your Yard in Three Easy Steps
Northern Cardinals are one of the most recognized birds throughout their range and a favourite backyard visitor of many. Cardinals are often the bird homeowners most wish to attract when...
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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 Ground Feeders
Not all backyard birds like to go to feeders. Some species prefer feeding on the ground or on elevated feeding trays where several birds can feed at once. You can...
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Help Birds Find Shelter This Winter by Adding a Roost Box to Your Yard!
Roost boxes are an excellent addition to any bird lover’s yard. They are similar in appearance to a birdhouse but serve a different purpose altogether. Instead of building a nest...
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Keeping Squirrels at Bay: Tips for Protecting Your Suet Feeders
Suet feeders are a fantastic way to attract a variety of birds to your backyard, providing them with essential nutrients during the winter months. However, the persistent presence of squirrels...
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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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Winter Waterfowl
At this time of the year the pickings can be pretty slim for birders. Our regular feeder birds do not change much and a walk through the parks or woodlands...
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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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Special Visitors
Once winter sets in, we may find ourselves entertaining local birds that might otherwise appear only infrequently. A favourite is the Tufted Titmouse, a chickadee cousin that has a prominent...
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They’re Back!
Some lucky feeder operators in Ontario are enjoying our very colourful Evening Grosbeaks once again. In 2020 there was a movement that saw birds in a number of locations but...
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What Does an Irruption Year Mean?
Have you ever heard this term among birders and wondered what it means? According to Project Feeder Watch it is defined as “the movement of northern-wintering species to the south...
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.
