It certainly seems like more and more folks are getting into wood duck placement, at least out here in our neck of the woods.  Most times when I pass a marshy area while in my car, I can often spot a few wood duck boxes nicely hung on the trees. We have also been a […]

Nothing cuts through the air quite the same as the chimney swift.  These small birds are one of the most distinctive species while in flight, where it spends the majority of its life.  Its name is derived from the fact that it has been known to cling to the vertical walls on the inside of […]

Squirrels:  A popular topic here at our store as it seems folks do battle with these critters on a daily basis in an effort to keep them out of their feeders and away from their bird seed. Squirrels are crafty creatures that have the ability to quickly climb or leap from tree branches onto objects […]

Despite the migration being a little ahead of schedule, we are still awaiting a large portion of returning migrants to our area this spring.  Aside from keeping squirrels and other problem animals away from bird feeders, one of the most common questions we get is; “How can I attract more birds to my yard this […]

It’s an exciting time, and despite the inconsistent weather we have been experiencing here in eastern Ontario, spring migration is underway and is actually slightly ahead of schedule. As we roll through the month of April, it’s a perfect time to set up nesting boxes or to get out and take the necessary steps to […]

With waterfowl leading the charge, birders and local experts are reporting that many species of migratory birds are heading north, slightly ahead of schedule in 2016.  Although activity halted slightly in the last week or so as we received a touch of cooler weather from Mother Nature, sightings migrants continue to grow here in the […]

While tens of thousands of birds are killed by in-flight aircraft each and every year, the static red lighting used to alert pilots at night kill close to 7 million birds per year in the United States and Canada. Researchers have found that the static red lights currently employed by most airports actually attract birds, […]

Utilizing birdhouses, nesting boxes, sufficient water and the best seed on the market are all sure-fire ways to attract more birds to your yard and keep them there.  When all these pieces are put together, avid birders often look for more ways to attract birds in any number of ways.  In addition to birdscaping, […]