It’s a busy time of year for our back yard birds as well all begin to gear up for the fall season.  At this point of the year many of the flycatchers and warblers have already left town and those that might still remain will be leaving very shortly. While many early migrants have already […]

As we wind out the summer, chances of spotting many warblers are growing smaller by the day as many of these small, energetic songbirds are already making their way south for the winter months.  That being said, according to eBird reports, there are still some yellow-rumped warblers in the area. One of the more recent […]

Despite their relatively tiny appearance, brown creepers can often be found on some of the largest trees in the woods.  This small, nuthatch-like songbird utilize their uniquely-shaped bills to probe crevices and underneath bark to find some of their favourite foods, and given their size, can often be tough to spot in the field. These […]

When it comes to visually identifying birds at your backyard feeders you’ve got it mastered, right?  Even if something out of the ordinary comes by, you are likely able to jot down or remember a few key characteristics and consult your favourite field guide to determine the species. The same cannot be said for most […]

It’s in our nature.  To improve, test our limits and grow each and every day.  For many of us, we can equate these goals or needs to many areas of our life.  Whether we want to run more, hit the gym more, learn more or spend more quality time with loved ones, we are always […]

Let’s face it, when it comes to ducks, there are not many that can match the unique colouring and display characteristics as the stunningly beautiful wood duck.  What’s better is that by strategically placing wood duck boxes on our near your property (if so equipped), you can not only get a glimpse of these wonderful […]

Nothing cuts through the air quite the same as the chimney swift.  These small birds are one of the most distinctive species while in flight, where it spends the majority of its life.  Its name is derived from the fact that it has been known to cling to the vertical walls on the inside of […]

While there is a report of an eastern towhee that has successfully wintered close to North Gower, Ontario, there have yet to be any reported sightings of this large sparrow on eBird so far this month.  As the temperatures continue to increase, we hope to see more of this ground-feeding bird as they move into […]