As we turn the corner into July, we are leaving the nesting season in our rearview and for many of us, are already beginning to see this year’s chicks blossom into young fledglings as they begin to develop and learn to use their wings.

At this point, these young fledglings are likely between two and five weeks old and can cause a little bit of confusion to even the most seasoned birder. As these birds grow older, they will soon develop their colourful, identifiable plumage and markings but until then, can be a challenge to identify while out in the field.

While the function remains relatively the same across all models of these innovative bird feeders, there are some slight differences to take into account when shopping for a squirrel solution to your backyard.

These Canadian feeders are supported by an impressive list of exclusive patents that make them truly a unique addition to the massive bird watching market. We have been supporting this brand since the beginning and as a company, their reciprocal support is nothing short of amazing.

With Mother’s Day behind us (we love you, mom), we are rounding into the midway point on the month of June. Before Summer Solstice hits us, we ought to show Dad our love and appreciation this coming weekend and what better way than with some awesome birding and outdoor gear.

As we are aware, this is the perfect time of year for dad to get outside, organize the yard and take in some of the awesome birding we are so blessed with here in Eastern Ontario. As such, we thought we’d round up a few of our favourite picks for dads (and anyone else for that matter) in a quick last-minute Father’s Day Gift Guide.

As we close in on 10 years in business (I know, right??!?!), our relationship with Brome has blossomed and we are treated to competitive pricing, unbelievable support and perhaps best of all, access to future products ahead of their release!

Which brings us to their new Squirrel Buster Suet Feeder – the first of its kind on the market. The good folks at Brome shipped us out a prototype to test and evaluate as they finalize release plans for the fall of 2019.

After spending most of their time in Florida, the Caribbean and Central America during the winter months, they spread across the eastern United States and portions of Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and some of the Canadian Maritimes during their breeding season.

With a recent influx of these sightings here in our area, we thought it to be fitting to compile a quick list of what makes these colourful birds truly unique.

As we continue to progress into the spring season, we are still missing a few of our regular summer visitors, one such bird being the ruby-throated hummingbird.

These pint-sized birds are a favourite of many and one bird that certainly reminds most of us of memories of summers past. When it comes to birds so synonymous with summer, not many other species can match our hummingbirds as they truly await consistent warmer weather, particularly at night, before they arrive.