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One of the most dominant features of some species of owls is their prominently displayed ear tufts. These groups of feathers either stand upright on owl’s heads or hang alongside the head very much look like a set of ears and are usually associated by many people to be the ears of the owl, or […]  

As we round out the end of September, a quick glance out your window might give you a few tell-tale signs that we have officially begun the fall season. The first day of autumn is officially September 23rd this year and the trees along the roadside or in your yard should definitely be commencing their […]  

When we think of the most common bird feed raiders, we often associate squirrels and chipmunks as the primary offenders. Rightfully so, smaller mammals like squirrels and other rodents are by far the most common nuisances for avid backyard birders across North America. The marketplace is flooded with products and solutions specifically designed to protect […]  

Many regions in Ontario offer fantastic viewing opportunities to get a glimpse of literally hundreds of hawks and other birds of prey in flight during their fall migration. Some of the best locations in Ontario to witness these breathtaking migrations are on the shores of either Lake Ontario at Cranberry Marsh or High Park or […]