Whatever the type of nest, watching a bird build one is fascinating. Bird nests range from non-existent to extensive, multi-chambered apartments which can be fully weatherproof and may last for years or even decades. Before building a nest the pair (male and female bird) must decide on where to build. This is called ‘nest site […]

There are many different types of beaks on birds and evolution has played a big part in developing the great variety of beaks adapted by their varied food habits. All of them, however, arise in fundamentally the same way. Although beaks vary significantly in size, shape, color and texture, they share a similar underlying structure. […]

A beautiful and rare sight, owls have long been a heavy favorite not only in the active birding community, but with people in general. Given their reclusive nature and majestic presence there truly is something special about spotting an owl in the wild. Counts indicate that there are over 200 species of owls on our […]

Bird watching has become one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational pursuits. However, we often wonder does the act of pursuing birds have any impact on their health? With plenty of bad news about human impacting wildlife around our planet, it is uplifting to have some encouraging news: Bird watching is not harmful to birds! […]

The winter months here in the great white north can prove to be challenging for birds, animals and even us humans. When Mother Nature lets the slow fly and lowers the temperatures in the negative double digits, regular maintenance is the key to keeping your backyard birds fed and their energy levels high. This time […]

Travelling in large flocks, these large sized birds with appetites to match can sometimes prove to be a worthy (and unbeatable) adversary to you and your backyard birds. Often thought of as bullies, these birds are not always a top choice as visitors to our feeders, and can clean up a pile of seed very […]

Much like a cat spends the better part of its day grooming and cleaning itself, the same can be said for our feathered friends. This method of removing dirt, dust and parasites from their feathers is an act referred to as preening in the birding world. While some species can sport over 25000 feathers, you […]

As with the dawn of every New Year, we are always contemplating various ways we can better our lives, and those lives around us. There is certainly no shortage of resolutions this time of year, and we invite all of our fellow birders to join us in doing a few simple and easy things that […]