An extremely camouflaged owl, the Eastern Screech Owl can sometimes be difficult to spot during daylight hours due to their superbly blended plumage, but can often easily be identified by its thrilling “screech” sounds. These short and stocky raptors can be found in well-treed areas often hiding in small nooks and crannies in large trees […]

Each year toward the end of September the Finch Forecast is released brimming full of interesting data and observations across a variety of finch species here in Ontario. The forecast highlights the movements across the finch species with regards to their migration patterns and illustrates where and when they are moving and where they might […]

This year was one for the record books as many of us were treated to multiple sightings of the elegant snowy owl across central and eastern Canada and the American northeast. Observations of the snowy owl this year linked it very closely to the movements of a migratory “snow bird” with reported sightings as far […]

Most of us identify prime bird watching season during the spring and summer months, but the fall is sometimes overlooked by many. The early-mid fall season can provide some great opportunities to see new and regular birds alike, and its temperatures can make it a more enjoyable experience for spending long period of time outdoors. […]

A truly unique sight to any bird enthusiast, the sleek and beautiful plumage of the cedar waxwing is tough to beat. This North American resident can be a real treat, especially moving into the fall season where you can see flocks of hundreds of these birds feasting on crops of fresh berries. Size The Cedar […]

As with most possessions, sometimes the test of time can really affect the quality and performance of some of our favorite things. Even the best equipment at times, is in need of a servicing, upgrade or replacement and the same goes for your birding binoculars. When to replace them is entirely up to you and […]

More and more birders are beginning to take their bird watching on the road, even going as far as to design domestic and international travel for birding activities. Let’s face it, the world is a big place, and each geographical location boasts different species, habitats and climates for birds and those of us that love […]

Summer came in fairly quickly for most of us here in North America, definitely here in the Ottawa area after our long drawn out winter. With the temperature on the rise, and the sun beaming it’s beautiful rays of heat, we can’t forget to take the proper precautions when heading out on a birding excursion. […]