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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7 Ways You Can Help Your Birds Prepare For Winter
Although we have been treated to a warmer-than-normal fall season this year, the days are growing shorter and the temperatures are beginning to drop. Our feathered friends are now busy...
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Margaret Carney to Visit Our Oshawa Store
Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation columnist for our local Durham Newspapers. She writes about natural activity including birds, butterflies and all things 'nature' currently happening in Durham region. Her articles...
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New Madd Capp Head-shaped Puzzles
We've just received some fantastic new jigsaw puzzles from Madd Capp Games. A rectangle or square is so last year! These puzzles are shaped like the heads of the animals...
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Ernie Jardine Book Signing
Ernie Jardine is the self-published author of 'Birdsong: Defined, Decoded, Described'. Ernie will be in our Oshawa location on Saturday, October 28 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm for a book signing and...
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Understanding Binocular Terminology
So you've decided to purchase a pair of binoculars. That's fantastic! Familiarizing yourself with some basic binocular terms will help you make a more educated and appropriate choice. 8x25, 8x42,...
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Upcoming Speaking Events
Bowmanville Horticultural Society Wednesday, October 18, 7:30 pm Trinity United Church, 116 Church St., Bowmanville Paul Oliver, Co-founder of Urban Nature Store, will be the guest speaker at the Bowmanville...
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Thanksgiving Weekend Hours
Please note that our stores will be closed on Monday, October 9th to observe Thanksgiving. We will be open for regular hours on Saturday and Sunday. And www.urbannaturestore.ca is open...
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Fall Migration and How You Can Help Migrating Birds
For ardent birders, migration season is eagerly anticipated as an opportunity to view a large number of birds in a short period of time. It is also a special time...
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Spring and Summer Bird Feeding
One question we receive from birders a lot this time of year is whether they should still be putting out food for birds now that winter is almost over. This...
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Hummingbird Season Is Coming!
Mid to late April is when most Ruby-Throated Hummingbirdmake their way to Ontario from their winter homes. Start preparing now! The Right Feeder Hummingbird feeders should be bright and easy...
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Purple Martin Migration Tracker
The purple martins are on their way north. Make sure your purple martin houses are cleaned and ready to go. To get a day-by-day update on their progress, try the...
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.
