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Louise Beckinsale
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Almonte Film Screening Raises Funds for Bird Studies Canada

The release of the full-length feature film titled The Messenger has sent shock waves not only through the birding community but has also resonated with many others as well.  Highlighting some of the negative effects we as humans have had on our wonderful planet, as well as the wildlife that inhabits it, the film made […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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BIRDING 101 – Celebrating National Wildlife Week!

BIRDING 101 – Celebrating National Wildlife Week! April 11 at 10am Join Bob during National Wildlife Week at the Carleton Place Public Library to learn more about Birding.  Identification tips, habitat creation and more!   Remember How Awe Inspiring Nature Truly is! Canada’s natural heritage is certainly rich with wondrous flora, fauna and spectacular landscapes. […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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How to Locate and Observe Owls

Having an affinity for owls is similar to the act of breathing; it’s completely natural.  Most of us love owls and much of that love has to do with their secretive behaviour paired with the minimal number of sightings many of us have experienced throughout our lifetimes. There are many ways just about anyone can […]  

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General Duck Classifications of Ontario and What Species You Could Spot This Spring

Despite a little hiccup last week, we are very much moving toward spring.  With April on the very near horizon, the Easter holiday and some hopeful May flowers, we should be treated to several of our favourite migrating birds and the wonderful time of the year known as the nesting season. As we await our […]  

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