bird identification
What is a Bird’s Mantle?
As you continue your journey as a knowledgeable birder, you undoubtedly will dedicate some of your time to learning both...
As you continue your journey as a knowledgeable birder, you undoubtedly will dedicate some of your time to learning both...
Much the same as charities and other humanitarian organizations allow us to sponsor a child overseas, there are also programs...
Focused on finch populations mainly in Ontario, Ron Pittaway has just recently released his most recent Winter Finch Forecast. Over...
As we get deeper into the fall we begin to say goodbye to some familiar feathers around our yards as...
Perhaps one of the most recognizable and aesthetically pleasing game birds is the Ring-necked Pheasant. These large game birds are...
Just as any species on our beautiful earth, birds of all kinds range in many different sizes, are accustomed to...
One of the most dominant features of some species of owls is their prominently displayed ear tufts. These groups of...
As we round out the end of September, a quick glance out your window might give you a few tell-tale...
When we think of the most common bird feed raiders, we often associate squirrels and chipmunks as the primary offenders....
Many regions in Ontario offer fantastic viewing opportunities to get a glimpse of literally hundreds of hawks and other birds...
As we approach the fall season, this is a great time to get out and have a look at some...
A striking, yet declining sight to behold, the prothonotary warbler is a beautiful yellow and orange coloured bird that unfortunately...
While we love our small birds like warblers, finches and wrens, there is nothing quite like the sight of a...
As we approach the Labor Day weekend, it is a sure sign that summer for the most part, is surely...
In an industry that generates close to $40 billion worth of economic value each year in the United States alone,...
As hard as it may be to believe, summer is quickly drawing to a close here in North America. As...
Natural disasters like the forest fires raging in western Canada are extremely detrimental to not only the trees and foliage,...
Introduced to North America in the late 1800’s, the Hungarian partridge, also known as the gray partridge was once a...
It might only be the middle of August, but for those of us looking ahead to the fall migration and...
Although we are only in the heart of the summer months here in Ontario, many avid bird watchers are not...
The only water kingfisher that is commonly found throughout the United States and Canada is the Belted Kingfisher. This stocky,...
Protecting endangered species is always a priority for us nature lovers and conservationists and protecting the habitat of the piping...
Whether we are out in the field, our backyard or passing by a window in our home, you never know...
While not a terribly common occurrence, as an active birder, you might come across a bird at some point that...
As seasoned birders, we all know the benefits either homemade or store-bought suet brings to our backyard birds. This type...