Spring is a magical time of year here in the Ottawa area as our landscape begins to transform into the lush and green foliage, our birds also begin to return from their warm winter habitat. One such species for which we always look forward to is the arrival of our ruby-throated hummingbirds.  These late migrants […]

The consistent hum of a ruby-throated hummingbird for most of us is a sure sign of warm weather and the sunny summer months here in eastern Ontario.  As more and more migrants are arriving here in the Ottawa area, hummingbirds will not be far behind. With that in mind, now is a great time to […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about hummingbirds as many customers, friends and family have been asking us where hummingbirds are in their migration and when we should expect to see them.  While it is always somewhat difficult to know exactly when they will arrive, there are always a few telltale signs we […]

While we look forward to the return of all of our migrants, hummingbirds definitely hold a special place in every birders heart.  We have spoken at length about the approximate timing of hummingbird migration in both the spring and the fall, but identifying the right time to hang your feeder can be just as challenging. […]

With warmer weather on the horizon, birders are getting busy this spring.  Whether it’s brushing up on your birding by ear, organizing your yard or researching the perfect type of feeder or nesting box to place in your yard, we are here to help you along. As we get deeper into the spring, one of […]

When we think of pollination we immediately associate images of bumblebees going flower to flower, transferring pollen from the anther to the stigma and enabling the fertilization and reproduction of some of our favourite plants and flowers. What is a surprise to some is that hummingbirds also play a large role in the pollination of […]

Much like their inhabitants, hummingbird nests can be quite difficult to locate and identify. As you can imagine, the size of the nest of a hummingbird is actually quite small and can easily be missed, even by the most trained eye. The reason they are so difficult to find goes beyond just the size of […]