For those of us living outside the Arctic Tundra, one of our favourite sights during the winter months is that of the Snowy Owl. We have been treated to some of the very best Snowy Owl activity in recent years and we have heard countless tales of sightings from our region in here eastern Ontario […]

Much the same as charities and other humanitarian organizations allow us to sponsor a child overseas, there are also programs that exist that allow avid birders and owl enthusiasts to adopt their very own owl. With the holiday season fast approaching, this might very well be the perfect gift for the bird lover on your […]

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 […]

It might only be the middle of August, but for those of us looking ahead to the fall migration and to the winter months, one species can’t help but come to mind. The past couple of years have yielded tremendous sighting opportunities for snowy owls throughout Canada and the northern United States. While we hope […]

For those of us who enjoy the outdoors and are actively seeking out new species of birds to hear, spot and photograph, owls provide an amazing experience when spotted in the field. Their nocturnal and secretive nature makes them a difficult target for those wishing to catch a glimpse. As with most anything you will […]

Owls are very popular birds and easy to identify, however they are nocturnal and nest early in the season, this makes Owls difficult to monitor. These important raptors are directly affected by changes in forests, and owl population studies are essential for conservation. The national nocturnal owl survey has over 1000 volunteers that spend one […]

A long, slender raptor, the Long-eared Owl is a unique sight to behold given the sometimes surprised looking expressions their long, pointed ears can sometimes display. These owls play it close-to-the-chest as well, restricting the bulk of their movements under the cover of darkness and often seamlessly camouflaging with the trunk of a tree. Where […]

The Snowy Owl is a magnificent raptor to view in the wild that traditionally is only visible outside of the bitter arctic tundra for a select few months of the year. Easily identified with their snow-white plumage, these owls are sought after during the winter months by birders across Canada and a large portion of […]