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Piping Plovers Nest in Eastern Ontario for First Time in 100 Years

Everybody loves a comeback, and for birders and wildlife conservationists, the return of a species in decline is cause for a celebration.  One such success story happened right here in eastern Ontario last month as a female Piping Plover successfully nested on the shores of Presqu’ile Provincial Park and has since hatched three young. Here […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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Three Bird Feed Products Formulated for Summer

Now that July is upon us, the hazy days of summer are here and for some of us, that means changing gears with regards to feeding our birds.  In addition to keeping water sources fresh and full on an almost daily basis, there are a number of products we proudly carry that are specifically formulated […]  

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Attracting Orioles to Your Back Yard

In addition to their striking orange plumage, their mesmerizing whistling sound is why many of us love the sight or sound of Baltimore Orioles in and around our back yards.  While there are many chances to see these birds visiting your feeders, there are also a number of ways you can not only increase your […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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Three Big-Screen Bird Films All Birders Should See

The summer months are some of the busiest times of the year for Hollywood’s brass.  Marking the release of each year’s blockbusters (and busts), summer movie season is chock full of high-energy and high-drama films in hopes of receiving a coveted nod for an Academy Award. While most of these films are fictional in nature, […]  

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