Bird Habitat
Why Don’t Birds Use My Bird Houses?
As the nesting season is winding down, those of us lucky enough to witness, at least some of the process,...
Bird Counts
New Report Suggests Third of North American Birds Risk Extinction
In a recent report published by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI), it was found that approximately 37 percent...
Bird Counts
Participate in SwiftWatch and Help Chimney Swifts Across Canada
As swifts continue to head our way for the spring and summer months, now is as great a time as...
Bird Habitat
How Wood Duck Boxes Boost Populations
It certainly seems like more and more folks are getting into wood duck placement, at least out here in our...
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Be an Early Bird This Spring
Despite the migration being a little ahead of schedule, we are still awaiting a large portion of returning migrants to...
Bird Habitat
Designing Flowerbeds for Your Backyard Birds
A well-designed flowerbed can bring additional species of birds to your backyard by supplying adequate shelter and food. As the...
Bird Habitat
A Special Arrangement for the Raptors at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
While the fact that birds, planes and airports do not mix, there are a number of different ways their airports...
Bird Behavior
Great Horned Owls Found to be Negatively Affecting Black Tern Populations in Ontario
Officially listed as a “special concern” here in the province of Ontario, the black tern is literally fighting for its...
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Birdscaping – Beginning to Plan Your Backyard Birding Oasis
While getting yourself a few good feeders and educating yourself about the very best seed available, there is so much...
Bird Habitat
Purple Martin Houses Key to Species Survival
One of North America’s most beloved songbirds would have to be the purple martin. These birds dazzle the eyes with...
Bird Habitat
4 Ways Forest Fires Can Actually Help Birds
Natural disasters like the forest fires raging in western Canada are extremely detrimental to not only the trees and foliage,...
Bird Habitat
Attract Birds to Your Backyard with Dead Trees
While many birds (and us humans) need and love healthy and strong growing trees, many species also can find a...
Bird Habitat
How to Spot a Hummingbird Nest
Much like their inhabitants, hummingbird nests can be quite difficult to locate and identify. As you can imagine, the size...
Bird Habitat
Do You Have Too Many Bird Houses?
Much like anything that brings us a great deal of joy, some of us can easily overdo it when it...
Bird Habitat
Should I Take My Bird House Down For The Winter?
Usually a matter of preference, we often get asked the question; “should we be taking down our bird houses once...
Bird Habitat
Choosing The Right Bluebird House
Sporting a beautiful blue plumage, the bluebird is a wonderful addition to your backyard. This cavity-nesting bird spends a lot...
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Tips On Nesting Box Placement
With spring coming at us in full bloom, now is the perfect (and best) time to get your nesting boxes...