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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With June upon us once again, it is officially Mississippi Mills Bike Month here in the Almonte area. As avid cyclists, this is a special time of year for us and one we use not only to get folks in the great outdoors but also to create awareness for the many wonderful cycling opportunities our […]

As part of our series with our good friend and all-around awesome photographer Justine McNeely, we were once again able to squeeze some awesome information out of her. When it comes to photographing birds, Justine is one of the best here in the Ottawa area – one visit to her Facebook Page will likely turn […]

It’s no secret, we all need water to survive. While you certainly have a few natural water sources around your yard or neighborhood, having a dedicated bird bath directly in your yard has a variety of benefits for our feathered friends. When it comes to choosing a bird bath, the options can vary quite widely. […]

Spring is upon us and it has been absolutely stunning from both a birding perspective and of recently, from a weather perspective. As with most of you, we have been out in the field and our yards enjoying all of the sights and sounds that come with this wonderful time of year. With spring often comes […]

It’s a big day and to be honest, we’re pretty darn excited about it! Thanks to each and every one of you and many others, we hit a major online milestone this month as the odometer rolled over 100,000 views on our YouTube channel! After opening our flagship store in Almonte in 2011, we also […]

Also referred to as World Migratory Bird Day or just simply Bird Day, it is perhaps one of the most important days of the year for birders across North America. Celebrated by both Americans and Canadians on the second weekend of May each year, this year’s edition is extra special considering 2018 is Year of […]

So, you’ve picked out a great camera body, and perhaps you have even gone out and got yourself a fancy new lens. After spending some time in the field, you are managing to capture some great shots, not only of birds but perhaps of other wildlife and bits of nature as well. Just like any […]