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Louise Beckinsale
How Many Eggs Do Birds Lay?
At this time of year, many of our backyard birds have been paired up, built their nests and are likely incubating eggs as we speak. As we progress into the summer months we will soon be treated to the welcoming sight of new baby birds leaving the nest. A common question we often receive is […]
Louise Beckinsale
Spring Spotlight: The Wood Duck
Let’s face it, when it comes to ducks, there are not many that can match the unique colouring and display characteristics as the stunningly beautiful wood duck. What’s better is that by strategically placing wood duck boxes on our near your property (if so equipped), you can not only get a glimpse of these wonderful […]
Louise Beckinsale
New Report Suggests Third of North American Birds Risk Extinction
In a recent report published by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI), it was found that approximately 37 percent of migratory birds here in North America are at risk of extinction from a variety of factors. The report, based on the first-ever conservation vulnerability assessment for all 1,154 native bird species on the continent, […]
Louise Beckinsale
Learn More About Intraspecific Brood Parasitism or Egg Dumping Among Birds
Since we are about midway through the month of May, a topic of interest among birders right now is the nesting and breeding season which is now underway here in our neck of the woods and most other regions in Canada and the United States. While we are busy identifying nests and hope that they […]