We spent the better part of the spring and summer both educating our birders and building our very own back yard habitat for birds, insects and other wildlife with fantastic results.  You can view the entire project on our YouTube Channel. Our intention here is to create habitat as much as possible with in any […]

 

We’d be willing to bet in the past week or two, many of you have likely donned some traditional fall attire such as that cozy cotton sweater or that old hooded sweatshirt that makes an appearance each year when the leaves begin to change. As our weather continues to change, so do the needs of […]

 

Adding a splash of colour to your bird feeders over the fall and winter months is a welcome treat.  While the northern cardinal does a great job of it, adding the unmistakable vibrant, yellow colouring of the evening grosbeak is a treat to behold. This year-round resident can also prove to be helpful to many […]

 

First established in the United Kingdom, a fatal parasitic disease known as trichomonosis made landfall on Canada’s shores back in 2007 for the first time.  The disease began by affecting pigeons, doves and raptors exclusively and as such, earned other commonly known names such as canker and frounce in these respective species. Since the first […]

 

Five years ago we set out to revolutionize the way everyday folks cared for the local population of birds.  As avid birders ourselves, we not only noticed a number of gaps in the market, but knew first-hand how much birders truly care for the wild birds that take up residence with us here in the […]

 

As September draws to a close in Ottawa, birdwatchers are treated to the bustling activity of fall migration. Cardinals gather in flocks, while goldfinches, including many juveniles, make the most of the late nesting season. Meanwhile, hummingbirds linger among wildflowers, enjoying the last nectar of the season. Discover how to attract and support these feathered friends as they prepare for their southbound journey.

It was the January/February issue of Canadian Geographic Magazine in which Editor Aaron Kylie pointed out that our beautiful country was without a national bird, despite being declared the undisputed home of hockey, maple trees and beavers. It wasn’t long after that Canadian Geographic and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society teamed up to tackle this […]

This time of year can be bittersweet for many of us birders.  As our favourite back yard birds prepare for their long southward journey, we too prepare to say goodbye. As we are busy keeping our feeders and bird baths full, aiding our favourite species in their preparation for migration, this time of year is […]