With such an exotic sounding name, many would expect this bird to be of Latin descent, hailing from the warm tropics of central or south America. While it does make its winter home throughout the Caribbean and parts of Mexico and Central America, this small warbler is anything but exotic in our neck of the […]

A hearty sparrow that calls the northern portion of much of Canada and most of British Columbia home for the summer breeding season now might be the best time to catch a glimpse of one heading through the Ottawa area. Making their way north from their wintering grounds scattered throughout the southern United States and […]

Having an affinity for owls is similar to the act of breathing; it’s completely natural.  Most of us love owls and much of that love has to do with their secretive behaviour paired with the minimal number of sightings many of us have experienced throughout our lifetimes. There are many ways just about anyone can […]

Despite a little hiccup last week, we are very much moving toward spring.  With April on the very near horizon, the Easter holiday and some hopeful May flowers, we should be treated to several of our favourite migrating birds and the wonderful time of the year known as the nesting season. As we await our […]

It’s probably the most common question we get asked in both of our Ottawa locations as well as on our social media networks:  how to attract more cardinals. These stunning yet reclusive birds are one of the most recognizable birds here in North America and not much is as dramatic a sight as a male […]

With the 2017 spring season officially underway, we figured it to be best to feature one of our favourite spring birds.  While we certainly have an affinity for all warbler species, the Canada Warbler proudly carries the title of our beloved country, despite the little time these birds spend on their breeding range. As one […]

Much like any extracurricular activity or hobby, we typically continue to add pieces, accessories and other items to our collection over time.  While many of us start with the simple stuff – a feeder and a bag of the best darn seed on Earth – others go with the binoculars or cameras, depending on the […]

Well, another Great Backyard Bird Count has come and gone and the 2017 installment was more successful than ever.  Shattering records, this year’s count was the biggest count on record, as birders submitted more checklists and counted more species than ever before recorded in the 20-year history of the count. Getting its start in the […]