Learn all about the summer songbirds in Ontario, how they stay cool in the heat, and the best ways to attract them to your backyard.

We know many of you read that title thinking that we might be getting a wee bit ahead of ourselves with all of this migration talk. Given that we are not even halfway through the month of August, many of us are still happily enjoying the summer. That said, the reality of this time of […]

From the perspective of striking plumage, not much can compare to the colourful enjoyment that is an encounter with an American Goldfinch. While there are many other birds that compare (looking at you, Cardinal), the American Goldfinch is a true favourite of spring and summer here in the Ottawa area. With both sexes sporting a […]

If you stop and take a look around at the splendor that is Mother Nature, you can quickly become humbled to know that many of the trees and plants that make up much of the wild space here in the Ottawa area were here long before we were. The fact of the matter is, many […]

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, today marks the first day of summer for the 2018 season. As such, we wanted to touch on one species of birds that are synonymous with summer here in the Ottawa area; hummingbirds. These small, high-speed birds are a favourite among birders of all walks of life and one we […]

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The colours of spring (now officially Summer) are vibrant and give us a renewed sense of being as we watch the ecosystem around us transform into lush vegetation and new life.  In addition to the green and myriad of colours found in wooded areas and our gardens, we are also treated to the spirited colouring […]

Well, June has seemingly snuck up on us and after a tumultuous spring season, we are ready to take on all that this summer has to offer.  With the forecast full of more sunny days, some warmer weather and all the associated bird sightings that come with it, we are ready to get the summer […]

Relatively easy to locate by listening for their telltale sound of their beak working its way through the bark on a nearby tree, woodpeckers are a true delight to have part of your backyard oasis.  While some might find the noise, and in some cases, damage, to be incessant, there truly are more benefits than […]