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Winter Spotlight – The Gyrfalcon
Holding the title for the largest falcon in the world, the Gyrfalcon is a breathtaking sight to behold. This large...
bird feeding
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...
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Autumn Spotlight – The Bullock’s Oriole
There was a great deal of excitement in our neck of the woods, west of Ottawa in eastern Ontario, this...
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The Eastern Tendencies of the Western Kingbird
A common sight to roadside and open spaces in the western United States and Canada, the Western Kingbird is a...
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Autumn Spotlight – The Northern Shrike
Given the time of year, we turn to a migrating species that will soon become highly visible in most of...
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What Exactly is a Passerine?
There are many terms, phrases and sayings tossed around the birding world and for those new to the game, these...
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What is a Bird’s Mantle?
As you continue your journey as a knowledgeable birder, you undoubtedly will dedicate some of your time to learning both...
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Autumn Spotlight: The Ring-necked Pheasant
Perhaps one of the most recognizable and aesthetically pleasing game birds is the Ring-necked Pheasant. These large game birds are...
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Owl Ear Tufts – Believe it or not, they have nothing to do with Hearing!
One of the most dominant features of some species of owls is their prominently displayed ear tufts. These groups of...
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Get Ready for Hawk Migration with this Hawk Glossary
Many regions in Ontario offer fantastic viewing opportunities to get a glimpse of literally hundreds of hawks and other birds...
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Identifying Hawks and Other Birds of Prey in Flight
As we approach the fall season, this is a great time to get out and have a look at some...
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Summer Spotlight – The Red-Tailed Hawk
While we love our small birds like warblers, finches and wrens, there is nothing quite like the sight of a...
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Summer Spotlight – The Belted Kingfisher
The only water kingfisher that is commonly found throughout the United States and Canada is the Belted Kingfisher. This stocky,...
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Why Some Birds Have Plumage Colour Oddities
While not a terribly common occurrence, as an active birder, you might come across a bird at some point that...
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Summer Spotlight – Northern Flicker
A delight to see in flight, the Northern Flicker is unmistakable with its wonderful colouring under their wings, matched with...
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Spring Spotlight – The Baltimore Oriole
The orange plumage is perhaps a more wonderful sight than that of hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. Standing between...
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The 3 Unique Field Markings to Help You Better Identify Birds
As birders, we’ve all been there; either catching a glimpse of a unique bird flying past or hearing a unique...
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Spring Spotlight – The Northern Mockingbird
A seemingly endless amount of effort goes into the beautiful songs of the Northern Mockingbird, which can sometimes sound like...
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Spring Spotlight – The Great Crested Flycatcher
As spring is beginning to slowly, but surely roll in for most of us, it marks the most exciting time...
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What is Canada’s National Bird?
Canada is the second largest land mass in the world. With Canada’s four seasons and different flora it is home...
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Winter Spotlight – The White-Winged Crossbill
As winter descends deeper and deeper upon us, we shift our focus into the birds we are most likely to...
Bird Behavior
5 Interesting Facts about Bald Eagles
Bald Eagles are a majestic sight to behold and obviously carry a large amount of symbolism to our neighbours to...
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Winter Spotlight – The Northern Saw-whet Owl
These owls are said to be one of the most common owls in North America, but perhaps the reason you...
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How to Spot an Owl
Spotting an owl in the wild is a coveted sight for most and more and more people today are getting...
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Autumn Spotlight – The White-Breasted Nuthatch
A common bird found year-round throughout the US, parts of Mexico and southern Canada, the White-Breasted Nuthatch can be a...