Getting Ready for Winter
The extended fall weather has made it possible for late migrants to linger, mingling with our local residents. It’s not too late to get your feeders up and to perhaps...
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Backyard Dispatches
Getting Ready for Winter
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Vortex Triumph HD: High-Quality Binoculars at an Affordable Price
Whether you are an avid birder or someone who enjoys watching the birds at a backyard feeder, binoculars are a great investment. The magnification binoculars offer allows us to identify...
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Moving On
Fall migration is in full swing. Many of the swallows and flycatchers have already largely disappeared with an increasing number of warblers, vireos and other songbirds filing past now. As...
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MIGRATION SAFETY TIPS
It’s mid-September already, and fall migration is in full swing. Many of the beautiful songbirds we’ve enjoyed over the spring and summer months are making their way to their wintering...
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The Party is Almost Over
The breeding season is essentially over for most species but one holdout, the American Goldfinch, is late to the game. Unlike virtually all other songbirds, they do not take advantage...
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THE MOULT IS ON
Have you noticed stray feathers in your bird baths or gardens? This is the time of year when many birds are in the process of moulting. Perhaps you’ve seen patchy...
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THE GREAT PRETENDERS
The song “The Great Pretender” originally released in 1955 by The Platters has been covered by a number of bands over the years. Some of our feathered friends have their...
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They Grow Up So Fast
It is hard to believe how quickly a bird can go from an egg to a full-grown adult. Small birds like warblers can leave the nest in only 8-10 days...
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Nesting Season is in Full Swing
With spring migration over, birds are active with all aspects of breeding. Songbirds that arrived in recent weeks began with males claiming territory and calling out for a new partner....
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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,...
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The Rush is On
An unbelievable number of birds are pushing north this month as we reach the peak of spring migration. This is the time that our brightly-coloured birds show up, the songbirds....
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The Pace is Accelerating
March was a time for early arrivals. Blackbirds, Robins, Song Sparrows and waterfowl too numerous to count showed us that spring was indeed in the air. Now we have moved...
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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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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.
