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How to Attract Cardinals to Your Yard

It’s probably the most common question we get asked in both of our Ottawa locations as well as on our social media networks:  how to attract more cardinals. These stunning yet reclusive birds are one of the most recognizable birds here in North America and not much is as dramatic a sight as a male […]  

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Spring Spotlight – Canada Warbler

With the 2017 spring season officially underway, we figured it to be best to feature one of our favourite spring birds.  While we certainly have an affinity for all warbler species, the Canada Warbler proudly carries the title of our beloved country, despite the little time these birds spend on their breeding range. As one […]  

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Adding a Field Guide to Your Bird Watching Repertoire

Much like any extracurricular activity or hobby, we typically continue to add pieces, accessories and other items to our collection over time.  While many of us start with the simple stuff – a feeder and a bag of the best darn seed on Earth – others go with the binoculars or cameras, depending on the […]

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Choose Native Plants this Spring and Summer

As we round out what we certainly hope will be this winter’s last cold snap of winter weather, many of us are looking forward to the melt and eventual bloom of spring flowers.  As such, many of us can routinely find ourselves daydreaming about those outdoor projects around the yard we either started last year […]  

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