It might only be the middle of August, but for those of us looking ahead to the fall migration and to the winter months, one species can’t help but come to mind. The past couple of years have yielded tremendous sighting opportunities for snowy owls throughout Canada and the northern United States. While we hope […]

Although we are only in the heart of the summer months here in Ontario, many avid bird watchers are not only beginning to gear up for the fall migration season, but are already taking part in it. This time of the year offers some of the heaviest migration activities from shorebirds heading south. Adult shorebirds […]

The only water kingfisher that is commonly found throughout the United States and Canada is the Belted Kingfisher. This stocky, medium-sized bird measuring 28-35cm (11-14inches) in length spends most of its time patrolling rivers and shorelines in search of small fish and crayfish. This is one of the few rare species of birds in which […]

Protecting endangered species is always a priority for us nature lovers and conservationists and protecting the habitat of the piping plover is of no exception. Although this bird has unfortunately been designated as endangered or at risk by the Committee on the Status of Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) since 1985, Canada and it’s maritime provinces […]

Whether we are out in the field, our backyard or passing by a window in our home, you never know when the perfect photo opportunity might pop up. Many of us log hours and hours with our local birds, snapping up shot after shot of our favourite feathered friends. While there are many ways to […]

While not a terribly common occurrence, as an active birder, you might come across a bird at some point that just doesn’t quite fit your handy field guide’s plumage colour description. These birds look very familiar to us, but for one reason or another, their true colours are not showing through. Some examples of these […]

As seasoned birders, we all know the benefits either homemade or store-bought suet brings to our backyard birds. This type of feed gives our birds ample calories in a wide range of flavours and recipe styles and is particularly important during the summer months when many of our birds are nesting. There is however, some […]

Just the same as your birds find your bird houses a welcoming home for the nesting period of their year, oftentimes insects can find these spaces equally inviting to set up their own shop. Naturally as conservationists, many of us have no interest in harming insects or any other creatures for that matter, but we […]