Brown bird taking a bath on a hot summer day.
Louise Beckinsale
Summer Birds in Ontario

Learn all about the summer songbirds in Ontario, how they stay cool in the heat, and the best ways to attract them to your backyard.

Red male cardinal in the winter
Louise Beckinsale
4 meaningful ways to prep your backyard for winter birds this year

Prepare your backyard for birds this winter by following a few easy steps.

nesting-box
Louise Beckinsale
Getting Ready for Winter: Nesting Box and Bird Bath Maintenance

  Let’s say this; things are quite seasonal at the moment! As we round the corner into the mid-portion of the month of November, temperatures are consistently below the freezing mark, our summer birds are long gone and we already have a number of our winter birds here in the Ottawa area. With the transition […]

 

Summer Bird Baths and Why Your Yard Needs One
Louise Beckinsale
Summer Bird Baths and Why Your Yard Needs One

It’s no secret, we all need water to survive. While you certainly have a few natural water sources around your yard or neighborhood, having a dedicated bird bath directly in your yard has a variety of benefits for our feathered friends. When it comes to choosing a bird bath, the options can vary quite widely. […]

 

bird-bath-in-fall
Louise Beckinsale
Fall Bird Bath Check Up

Despite what the weather might be telling us, at least here in the Ottawa area, the official start to the fall season kicks off tomorrow.  As the summer-like weather continues, we must be mindful that despite the unseasonable sunshine and warm temperatures, our feathered friends are very much preparing for their long voyage south. As […]

 

Why You Should Use Heated Bird Baths
Louise Beckinsale
Why You Should Use Heated Bird Baths

Sounds awfully cushy, doesn’t it? While it might seem somewhat unnecessary, there are a number of reasons you should either consider heating your existing bird bath or investing in a heated bath unit for the coming winter months.  As we know, birds, much like us, have three basic needs that need to be fulfilled for […]

 

robin-bathing-in-backyard-birdbath
Louise Beckinsale
Keep Your Bird Bath Clean and Safe This Summer

The summer months are something we all very much look forward to.  Longer days, warmer weather and the ability to get by the lake, in the woods or simply perched near your favorite backyard bird feeder are what the summer is all about. When it comes to our backyard birds, one thing cannot be overlooked […]

birdbath-in-fall
Louise Beckinsale
Tune Up Your Bird Baths This Fall

Temperatures are beginning to drop and before we know it, the snow will fly and St. Nick will be heading down the chimney. While we all get into a frenzy come the holiday season, it is still a great time to tinker with some last minute additions or maintenance to your backyard to help migrating […]