Hang in There
We have had a few migration setbacks in recent weeks with winter refusing to surrender. Late season snows make finding food a challenge, particularly for ground feeders like Robins and...
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Backyard Dispatches
Hang in There
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Jane's Deck of Birds- Red Winged Blackbird
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS 'Conk-la-ree', ahhh, the sound I listen for at this time of year. A true sign that spring is on the way is hearing the song of the Red-winged...
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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 fall Junco's will migrate from their breeding grounds across Northern...
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Jane's Deck Of Birds - American Tree Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow The American Tree Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow also known as the Winter Sparrow. They spend the winter months in southern Canada and the US. You can...
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Jane's Deck of Birds - American Goldfinch
American Goldfinch Goldfinches are a favourite backyard bird found throughout southern Canada, the US and down into Mexico. You can tell spring is coming when you see the males turning...
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Jane's Deck of Birds - Canada Geese
CANADA GEESE – DID YOU KNOW? During the fall and winter I have been observing very large flocks of Canada Geese flying in their V formations just before sunset. The...
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Jane's Deck of Birds- Red Breasted Nuthatch
Red-Breasted Nuthatch Red-Breasted Nuthatches are friendly little songbirds. They are 4 1/2 inches long with a blueish- grey back and pale orange belly. They have a black stripe over their...
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Helping Birds in the Winter
Winter bird watching is very enjoyable as they are so much easier to see. There are few things as beautiful as a cardinal in a snow covered tree or bush....
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Jane's Deck of Birds - Purple Finch
Purple finches are delightful birds that we are able to enjoy during the winter months... most years. They can move erratically from year to year, but this year they have...
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Jane's Deck Of Birds- Red Bellied Woodpecker
Red Bellied Woodpecker Many customers ask me why this bird is called a Red-bellied Woodpecker when its belly is white. Even though it's hard to see, there is a light...
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Protective Homes For SongBirds During Winter Season
Roosting Boxes Roosting Boxes may appear similar to bird houses, but are not intended for nest building. A roosting box provides shelter for birds to escape from bad weather, high...
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Jane's Deck of Birds - Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpeckers are the best known Woodpeckers in North America. You can find them throughout Canada and the USA. They are smallest woodpecker in North America measuring only 6-7 inches....
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Jane’s Deck of Birds: Black-capped Chickadee
I just had to write about these curious little birds this week as I feel they were my personal assistants while putting out some seasonal evergreens on the deck. Photo...
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Jane's Deck of Birds - White Breasted Nuthatch
Over the last few weeks, the White-Breasted Nuthatches have returned to their favorite feeders on my deck. I didn't see them all summer, but I heard their nasal 'yank' call,...
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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.
