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Birds To Spot in April
Spring is in the air, and so are the migrating birds! Learn about our favourite birds to spot in April...
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Why Our Plant-Based Hummingbird Nectar is the Best!
As we turn the corner into the middle of the month of August (yes, already), many of us are already...
Bird Behavior
Late Summer Hummingbird Check In
If you are anything like us, you are likely surprised by each and every time you have a glance at...
Bird Protection
Summer Hummingbirds: Feeders & Maintenance
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, today marks the first day of summer for the 2018 season. As such, we wanted...
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How to Keep Ants and Other Insects Out of Your Hummingbird Feeder
A problem plaguing birders around the world is unwanted guests, and when you are feeding your birds the very best...
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Three of Our Feeders That Make Maintenance Easy
When it comes to feeding our wild birds, maintenance matters. With the potential for the spread of illness and disease...
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The Hummingbirds Are Here!
In addition to some leftover April showers, the month of May is looking to promise to bring us something else...
Bird Behavior
The Aggressive Nature of Hummingbirds and How to Deal with Them
Image: Flikr Small, nimble and fast are some of the words we often use to describe our cute little hummingbirds...
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Three Ways to Bring More Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Spring is a magical time of year here in the Ottawa area as our landscape begins to transform into the...
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How to Choose a Hummingbird Feeder
The consistent hum of a ruby-throated hummingbird for most of us is a sure sign of warm weather and the...
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Give Your Hummingbirds the Protein they need This Season
There has been a lot of talk lately about hummingbirds as many customers, friends and family have been asking us...
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When to Hang Your Hummingbird Feeders
While we look forward to the return of all of our migrants, hummingbirds definitely hold a special place in every...
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Create the Perfect Hummingbird Habitat
With warmer weather on the horizon, birders are getting busy this spring. Whether it’s brushing up on your birding by...
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Patience is the Key to Hand Feeding Your Hummingbirds
Learn how to feed hummingbirds straight from your hand
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The Role Hummingbirds Play in Pollination
When we think of pollination we immediately associate images of bumblebees going flower to flower, transferring pollen from the anther...
Bird Habitat
How to Spot a Hummingbird Nest
Much like their inhabitants, hummingbird nests can be quite difficult to locate and identify. As you can imagine, the size...
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Provide Hummingbirds with the Perfect Perch on a Hummingbird Swing
Hummingbirds typically beat their wings up to 80 times per second and are often busy during the spring foraging for...
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How to Make Your Own Hummingbird Nectar
As the summer months approach, hummingbirds are a top backyard visitor among avid birders. If you have a hummingbird feeder,...
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Tracking Hummingbird Migration
It might be a surprise to some, but these tiny birds embark on one heck of a migration, and often...
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How To Remove a Trapped Hummingbird
This has probably happened to most of us; particularly those of us who live in a rural setting. We find...
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5 Reasons Your Hummingbird Feeder is Leaking
Wondering how and why your hummingbird feeders leak? Here are 5 possibilities - and solutions!
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A Quick Hummingbird Glossary
Feeding hummingbirds in your yard can be a truly magical experience, as these unique birds are not always seen by...
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Choosing The Right Hummingbird Feeder
As hummingbird numbers continue to increase in your area due to the large migration north this spring, make sure you...