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Take Part in Project NestWatch

While the main focus of this program is to get folks out across Canada, enjoying the outdoors and spotting their favourite birds, Project NestWatch relies on their volunteers for vital data. As its name suggests, Project NestWatch is a volunteer program that is actively involved in collecting data about nesting birds across the country. In […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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A Quick Owl Glossary

For those of us who enjoy the outdoors and are actively seeking out new species of birds to hear, spot and photograph, owls provide an amazing experience when spotted in the field. Their nocturnal and secretive nature makes them a difficult target for those wishing to catch a glimpse. As with most anything you will […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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How long do Birds Live?

As with most members of the animal kingdom, our human curiosity peaks with regards to average lifespan of the living creatures we share our planet with. While most of us know that animals like our household dogs typically live between 8-15 years, depending on the breed or that some tortoises have reached beyond the age […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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Attract Birds to Your Backyard with Dead Trees

While many birds (and us humans) need and love healthy and strong growing trees, many species also can find a variety of uses for dead trees, or “snags”.   A snag is a dead or almost-dead tree that is still standing or leaning in the air perhaps on another tree and is often disregarded by many […]  

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