We can all be creatures of habit in some respect, especially when we start talking about our food. We’ve all been in a position where we might have to change or alter our diet and eating habits for health or other reasons. For most of us, this can be a difficult and trying transition. The […]

To most of us here in the great white north, the summer heat is something we long for during our long, cold winters. As we head into the middle of July, the outdoor temperatures are sizzling, to say the least. As we hear warnings through television and media outlets of the affects of heat on […]

A delight to see in flight, the Northern Flicker is unmistakable with its wonderful colouring under their wings, matched with its relatively large body. Although this bird is considered a woodpecker and has the ability to scale the trunks of trees, this bird is most comfortable foraging for food on the ground. Where to Find […]

While the main focus of this program is to get folks out across Canada, enjoying the outdoors and spotting their favourite birds, Project NestWatch relies on their volunteers for vital data. As its name suggests, Project NestWatch is a volunteer program that is actively involved in collecting data about nesting birds across the country. In […]

For those of us who enjoy the outdoors and are actively seeking out new species of birds to hear, spot and photograph, owls provide an amazing experience when spotted in the field. Their nocturnal and secretive nature makes them a difficult target for those wishing to catch a glimpse. As with most anything you will […]

As with most members of the animal kingdom, our human curiosity peaks with regards to average lifespan of the living creatures we share our planet with. While most of us know that animals like our household dogs typically live between 8-15 years, depending on the breed or that some tortoises have reached beyond the age […]

While many birds (and us humans) need and love healthy and strong growing trees, many species also can find a variety of uses for dead trees, or “snags”.   A snag is a dead or almost-dead tree that is still standing or leaning in the air perhaps on another tree and is often disregarded by many […]