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 […]

Coming up this weekend is eBird’s second installment of their wildly popular Global Big Day bird watching event.  This year’s count takes place on May 14th, which also happens to be International Migratory Bird Day here in North America. While for most birders, the Great Backyard Bird Count and Christmas Counts are always a big […]

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 […]

While we look forward to the return of all of our migrants, hummingbirds definitely hold a special place in every birders heart.  We have spoken at length about the approximate timing of hummingbird migration in both the spring and the fall, but identifying the right time to hang your feeder can be just as challenging. […]

Well now is as good a time as ever to spot nests already built or to keep an eye out for those that might still be under construction.  As we roll into the month of May, we should begin to see many new nests pop up, and eventually, eggs! We are often sent pictures from […]

With warmer weather on the horizon, birders are getting busy this spring.  Whether it’s brushing up on your birding by ear, organizing your yard or researching the perfect type of feeder or nesting box to place in your yard, we are here to help you along. As we get deeper into the spring, one of […]