Get Ready: Birds Arriving in Ontario throughout April

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Heather

April is an exciting month in the bird community as we can see spring migration of many species! There is so much anticipation and excitement and every glance out of your window could provide opportunities for rewarding new bird encounters. Be alert and keep watching! Birds time their spring migrat…

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How Do Birds Find Food?

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Heather

Birds are fascinating creatures with a diverse range of behaviours, including how they find food. From hummingbirds to eagles, each species has its own unique strategies for locating and capturing food. Let's explore some of the ways in which birds find food- including naturally occuring and fe…

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How to Get Started with Birdwatching

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Heather

If you're new to the world of bird watching, or even just considering testing the waters, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. I mean, bird enthusiasts seem like they have all the knowledge and all the tools, we get it! Birding really atunes us with the natural world around us and inv…

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Why We Love Opossums - and You Should Too!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Heather

Opossums, sometimes  referred to as "possums" are a very unique animal. Visually, they are very unlike other wildlife we are accustomed to seeing around. They are also the only marsupial native to North America. This means that they carry their young in a pouch, once the young are larger …

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5 High-Calorie Foods to Feed Wild Birds Year-Round

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Shayna Hartley

Depending on the species, a birds' caloric intake need can be as high as 10 000 calories in a single day - that's equivalent to a human consuming 155 000 calories! Because of their need for high calorie foods, it's important to keep these foods available to them year-round - here are 5 …

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What do Robins Eat in the Winter? How to Help and What to Offer

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Heather

It can be a little jarring to see a robin running around frozen ground. Although American Robins are regarded by many as 'the first sign of spring', people are often surprised to learn that many do not migrate south for the winter. Instead, they adapt to the shifting weather. We are all use…

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