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7 Ways to Attract Finches to Your Backyard
Finches are some of the most cheerfully coloured birds to appear in our gardens. With vivid colours of bright yellows to deep reds, they are incredible creatures! There are 13…
Q&A With Avian Expert David Bird
Thanks to COVID-19, the number of folks deriving pleasure from the birds in their yards has increased exponentially. Not only are these backyard birders watching their feathered neighbours, they also…
Birds in the Hand?
Is it OK to feed a feathered friend in your palm? Our resident expert says yes, but only in the right circumstances. It is well known that certain bird species…
What can iNaturalist Tell us About Barn Swallows?
Have you had the opportunity to spot one of these flighty little birds? If so, you’ll likely remember seeing their dark blue silhouettes flashing about as they swooped and soared…
Winged Victories
From cuckoos to godwits, here’s some record-setting journeys . Thanks to GPS, tracking these and other long-range migratory birds is more detailed than ever In 2019 a Manx shearwater (Puffinus…
Blame it on ALAN
Canadian cities are responsible for the deaths of millions of migratory birds each year. They don’t have to be Life is hard for the average migratory bird. The extreme physical…
Bully Birds: How Can You Keep Bully Birds at Bay?
Birdwatching is supposed to be relaxing right? And it is…until…there’s a flurry of feathers at your feeder. Your amiable chickadees and finches are fleeing and your bird feeder is taken…
Money Talks: Our Wildlife Saves Us Millions of Dollars a Year
Wildlife provides us with many benefits that are crucial to our survival, the environment and economy. Yet, these services can go unnoticed by so many of us. It’s not until…
Do Birds Divorce?
While some birds are the loyal and true blue, unfortunately others don’t make their love last forever. Sometimes they split up. Let’s take a closer look at Canadian birds –…
Give Shelter to Backyard Birds
One of the joys of spring in Canada is the return of many of our bird species. They grace our backyards with their bright colours and chipper songs. But with…