
bird identification
How to Spot a Fox Sparrow This Spring
A hearty sparrow that calls the northern portion of much of Canada and most of British Columbia home for the...
A hearty sparrow that calls the northern portion of much of Canada and most of British Columbia home for the...
Having an affinity for owls is similar to the act of breathing; it’s completely natural. Most of us love owls...
Despite a little hiccup last week, we are very much moving toward spring. With April on the very near horizon,...
It’s probably the most common question we get asked in both of our Ottawa locations as well as on our...
With the 2017 spring season officially underway, we figured it to be best to feature one of our favourite spring...
Much like any extracurricular activity or hobby, we typically continue to add pieces, accessories and other items to our collection...
Well, another Great Backyard Bird Count has come and gone and the 2017 installment was more successful than ever. Shattering...
Produced by the professionals at Wildlife Acoustics and world-renowned bird expert and illustrator David Sibley comes a revolutionary birding tool...
Commonly referred to as the winter sparrow, the American Sparrow is a fixture to many winter bird feeders here in...
A rather rare sighting in our neck of the woods, the tufted titmouse has been spotted on a few separate...
It’s a lovely time of year. In addition to the wonderful white landscape and all the outdoor activities that come...
One of the largest members of the finch family, the wonderful plumage of the male pine grosbeak is a welcome...
Let’s face it; fall birding can be a challenge. Everything around us is changing; our summer flowers and plants are...
We spent the better part of the spring and summer both educating our birders and building our very own back...
Adding a splash of colour to your bird feeders over the fall and winter months is a welcome treat. While...
It’s a busy time of year for our back yard birds as well all begin to gear up for the...
As we wind out the summer, chances of spotting many warblers are growing smaller by the day as many of...
Despite their relatively tiny appearance, brown creepers can often be found on some of the largest trees in the woods. ...
When it comes to visually identifying birds at your backyard feeders you’ve got it mastered, right? Even if something out...
It’s in our nature. To improve, test our limits and grow each and every day. For many of us, we...
Let’s face it, when it comes to ducks, there are not many that can match the unique colouring and display...
Nothing cuts through the air quite the same as the chimney swift. These small birds are one of the most...
While there is a report of an eastern towhee that has successfully wintered close to North Gower, Ontario, there have...
With a relatively mild winter on our hands, at least in comparison to other years, we have been treated to...
Voted as one of bird watchers favourite winter birds by Birds & Blooms magazine, the dark-eyed junco is a common...