Image: Kaaren Perry Two years ago, the local birding community was in awe when a local birder spotted a severely misplaced bird not far from our flagship store in picturesque Pakenham, Ontario.  About a 15-minute drive from our Almonte location, local birder Ray Holland first spotted the bird in late November of 2015.  His original thought […]

Depending on what kind of wood duck box you have acquired or built, they are usually built using one type of wood or another.  Used to attract wood ducks or “woodies”, these boxes are believed to be one of the main reasons why we still have these stunning ducks on the landscape today. When it […]

When we think about mammals most of what immediately comes to mind are those such as rabbits, bears, deer and a variety of other hairy members of the animal kingdom.  But what about North America’s only winged-mammal? Often eliciting the ‘heebie-jeebies’ in many folks, the fact of the matter is bats are nothing to be […]

It’s been about 10 years since the first documented case of trichomoniasis was recorded in Canada and officials in the eastern region of the country are saying the deadly infection is spreading rapidly. The infection initially affected pigeons, doves, and raptors exclusively but has since begun spreading into other species of passerines across North America.  […]

Life in the wild and the life many of us are accustomed to are two very different variations on living.  While we certainly need to take care of a number of things to survive each and every day of our lives, we have evolved in a way that allows us to live a much more […]

When it comes to feeding our wild birds, maintenance matters.  With the potential for the spread of illness and disease among birds and other species, keeping our feeders properly cleaned is something we cannot ignore. While we all live busy and dutiful lives, feeder maintenance must be among our top priorities, especially during the damp […]

When it comes to habitat creation, native plants, shrubs, and trees are the name of the game.  With the risk of poisoning or disease often associated with the use of non-native plants, conservationists, horticulturalists, and naturalists all agree that going native is the best for not only our birds but for the ecosystem as a […]

As most of you know, we take a lot of pride in every product we carry in both of our Ottawa stores and as such, we believe each one we offer for sale is among the best available for the benefit of our birds. With the increasing awareness surrounding window collisions recently, much has gone […]