Wait.  What?  That’s right, we’ve blinked and suddenly we are approaching midway through the month of June.  The excitement of the spring migration period is in our rear view and all of the sudden the summer is upon us. While for the moment, there is still a good deal of nesting activity going on locally […]

At this point most of the 700-or-so species of birds here in North America have built their nests, found a suitable mate, have laid their eggs and are currently awaiting the arrival of their new brood.  As some of us notice nests and eggs in our backyards or in local wooded areas, we often wonder […]

At this time of year, many of our backyard birds have been paired up, built their nests and are likely incubating eggs as we speak.  As we progress into the summer months we will soon be treated to the welcoming sight of new baby birds leaving the nest. A common question we often receive is […]

Since we are about midway through the month of May, a topic of interest among birders right now is the nesting and breeding season which is now underway here in our neck of the woods and most other regions in Canada and the United States. While we are busy identifying nests and hope that they […]

While we certainly have an affinity for all of our feathered friends, there is something admittedly special about bluebirds, or eastern bluebirds here in our neck of the woods.  Their strikingly blue plumage paired with rust or pale under parts make them a highly desirable sight, but can also be helpful in cleaning up a […]

While spring certainly brings us green grass, flowers and warmer weather, with that comes a variety of less-desirable critters.  Annoyances such as mosquitoes, black flies and ticks are back on our radar and in many cases are more plentiful this year as opposed to others. Milder winters and earlier spring seasons (was it that early??)bring […]

As swifts continue to head our way for the spring and summer months, now is as great a time as ever to get involved and do your part in monitoring this beautiful bird.  In conjunction with SwiftWatch, Bird Studies Canada is organizing what is known as the National Population Roost Monitoring Blitz. In this blitz, […]

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 […]