As we turn the corner into the middle of the month of August (yes, already), many of us are already thinking about the impending departure of many of our favourite summer visitors. While many are already leaving, many more are preparing for their fall migration, including hummingbirds.

As temperatures begin to cool, it is imperatively important to ensure our hummingbird feeders are cleaned and topped up with the very best food available. Despite their small stature, these little birds have requirements to not only help them with their day-to-day tasks but also to help them prepare for their long journey south.

If you are anything like us, you are likely surprised by each and every time you have a glance at your calendar this summer. For many of us, it certainly seems as if we just flipped the calendar to July and already are prepping for a changeover to September. While we might be saying goodbye […]

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, today marks the first day of summer for the 2018 season. As such, we wanted to touch on one species of birds that are synonymous with summer here in the Ottawa area; hummingbirds. These small, high-speed birds are a favourite among birders of all walks of life and one we […]

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A problem plaguing birders around the world is unwanted guests, and when you are feeding your birds the very best in bird feed (thank you!), it is not hard to imagine why.  In addition to the number of feathered guests our bird feeders enjoy, they are also occasional feeding grounds for a variety of mammals […]

When it comes to feeding our wild birds, maintenance matters.  With the potential for the spread of illness and disease among birds and other species, keeping our feeders properly cleaned is something we cannot ignore. While we all live busy and dutiful lives, feeder maintenance must be among our top priorities, especially during the damp […]

In addition to some leftover April showers, the month of May is looking to promise to bring us something else – in addition to the inevitable flowers. As we embark deeper into the spring, many of us have begun to notice the arrival of many of our spring and summer songbirds as they vie for […]

Image: Flikr Small, nimble and fast are some of the words we often use to describe our cute little hummingbirds but their true nature can also lend itself to additional adjectives not quite so synonymous with these small birds. While they are certainly delicate and small, our hummers can exhibit some extremely territorial, competitive and […]