With the primary focus of keeping bison fenced in, the Old Man on His Back conservation site is home to roughly 160 km of metal fencing, which has turned out to be slightly problematic for a number of birds in the area. The Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area (OMB) is […]

Relatively easy to locate by listening for their telltale sound of their beak working its way through the bark on a nearby tree, woodpeckers are a true delight to have part of your backyard oasis.  While some might find the noise, and in some cases, damage, to be incessant, there truly are more benefits than […]

As the nesting season is winding down, those of us lucky enough to witness, at least some of the process, have now likely watched our fledglings leave the nest and venture out into the world on their own. There are many that year after year, place bird houses in their yard or around their property […]

In a recent report published by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI), it was found that approximately 37 percent of migratory birds here in North America are at risk of extinction from a variety of factors. The report, based on the first-ever conservation vulnerability assessment for all 1,154 native bird species on the continent, […]

As swifts continue to head our way for the spring and summer months, now is as great a time as ever to get involved and do your part in monitoring this beautiful bird.  In conjunction with SwiftWatch, Bird Studies Canada is organizing what is known as the National Population Roost Monitoring Blitz. In this blitz, […]

It certainly seems like more and more folks are getting into wood duck placement, at least out here in our neck of the woods.  Most times when I pass a marshy area while in my car, I can often spot a few wood duck boxes nicely hung on the trees. We have also been a […]

Despite the migration being a little ahead of schedule, we are still awaiting a large portion of returning migrants to our area this spring.  Aside from keeping squirrels and other problem animals away from bird feeders, one of the most common questions we get is; “How can I attract more birds to my yard this […]

A well-designed flowerbed can bring additional species of birds to your backyard by supplying adequate shelter and food. As the spring approaches many of us are already hard at work planning a number of activities for the upcoming season. While birding is naturally on top of our list, other tasks such as spring cleaning our […]