With Christmas behind us and the New Year front and center, many of us have accepted the inevitable fact that winter is here to stay…at least until the spring. That being said, for most of us, winter is not all that bad.  As outdoor recreationists we all enjoy skiing, hiking, hockey and snowshoeing in Canada’s […]

Administered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Feederwatch is celebrating its 30th anniversary after being launched right here in Ontario back in the mid-1970’s.  With an original enrollment of just 4,000 people across North America, today’s project is operational across the United States and Canada with an estimated 20,000 participants. What is Project Feederwatch? Operating […]

It looks as if it is most definitely going to be a white Christmas, at least here in our neck of the woods.  With that in mind, many of us have gotten an early start on some of our favourite winter pastimes, whether it is skiing and snowboarding, playing hockey, skating or tobogganing. Winter is […]

One of the largest members of the finch family, the wonderful plumage of the male pine grosbeak is a welcome sight to any winter scene. 

Sounds awfully cushy, doesn’t it? While it might seem somewhat unnecessary, there are a number of reasons you should either consider heating your existing bird bath or investing in a heated bath unit for the coming winter months.  As we know, birds, much like us, have three basic needs that need to be fulfilled for […]

The science-backed research method behind many decisions regarding conservation of wild animals and birds has come a long way.  Over the years, much research was dependent on a handful of scientists and biologists and their teams observing the daily activities of their subjects. As this type of research was undoubtedly vital for many of the […]

We go to great lengths to ensure we cover all the bases when it comes to feeding your backyard birds and proudly offer our customers the very best in bird feed and seed.  While our seasonal blends of seed offer everything your backyard birds might want and work excellent at attracting a variety of species […]

Well it is that time of year again; hot cocoa, shopping, warm jackets, jingle bells and bird counts.  Each and every year for the last 117 years, the National Audubon Society holds its annual citizen-driven Christmas Bird Counts in the weeks leading up to Christmas and into the month of January. Kicked off back in […]