As you continue your journey as a knowledgeable birder, you undoubtedly will dedicate some of your time to learning both the general anatomy of birds, but also will create somewhat of a glossary of terms as you progress. With this in mind, we like to keep this blog fresh with as many resources as possible, […]

Perhaps one of the most recognizable and aesthetically pleasing game birds is the Ring-necked Pheasant. These large game birds are one of the most sought-after species in by North American hunters due to their appearance and lightning-quick speed. Their powerful breast muscles give this bird remarkable power and when flushed, can reach nearly 40 miles […]

One of the most dominant features of some species of owls is their prominently displayed ear tufts. These groups of feathers either stand upright on owl’s heads or hang alongside the head very much look like a set of ears and are usually associated by many people to be the ears of the owl, or […]

Many regions in Ontario offer fantastic viewing opportunities to get a glimpse of literally hundreds of hawks and other birds of prey in flight during their fall migration. Some of the best locations in Ontario to witness these breathtaking migrations are on the shores of either Lake Ontario at Cranberry Marsh or High Park or […]

As we approach the fall season, this is a great time to get out and have a look at some hawks and other birds of prey, especially those about to embark on their migration routes. Down on the north shore of Lake Erie, thousands of birds of prey pass through on their fall migration, typically […]

While we love our small birds like warblers, finches and wrens, there is nothing quite like the sight of a large bird of prey in-flight or taking up a perch. Our fascination with large birds like hawks stems from their majestic appearance, hunting prowess and elusive behaviours. What is thought to be the most common […]

The only water kingfisher that is commonly found throughout the United States and Canada is the Belted Kingfisher. This stocky, medium-sized bird measuring 28-35cm (11-14inches) in length spends most of its time patrolling rivers and shorelines in search of small fish and crayfish. This is one of the few rare species of birds in which […]

While not a terribly common occurrence, as an active birder, you might come across a bird at some point that just doesn’t quite fit your handy field guide’s plumage colour description. These birds look very familiar to us, but for one reason or another, their true colours are not showing through. Some examples of these […]