Why We Love Opossums - and You Should Too!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Why We Love Opossums - and You Should Too!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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 …

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

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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 …

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

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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…

How Do Birds Survive the Cold?

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

How Do Birds Survive the Cold?

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Birds are small, light weight, balls of fluff with bare-skinned legs that appear to offer no protection from the cold, and they don't live in cozy nests or dens through the winter - so how exactly do they survive the cold? Birds have evolved and adapted over millions of years to withstand even…

What is Bark Butter and How Do You Use It?

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

What is Bark Butter and How Do You Use It?

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Bark Butter is well known for its ability to attract a massive variety of birds - over 150 species to date. It was first designed with the idea of attracting Brown Creepers, a species that typically will not visit feeders. It is extremely successful at doing so. Check out this Brown Creeper visitin…

Migratory Birds on the Move in February

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Migratory Birds on the Move in February

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
February in Ontario may seem like a quiet time for wildlife, but for bird enthusiasts, it's a month filled with the silent, yet powerful, movement of migratory birds. What may seem like a bleak month marks the beginning of many avian species embark on incredible journeys, crossing borders and l…

Do Chipmunks Hibernate? And Other FAQs About Chipmunks

Monday, January 8, 2024

Do Chipmunks Hibernate? And Other FAQs About Chipmunks

Monday, January 8, 2024
Do Chipmunks hibernate?
Contrary to popular belief, chipmunks do not actually hibernate. Instead, they go into a state known as torpor. Torpor is an involuntary state of hibernation where an animal is able to lower its body temperature, heart rate, metabolic rate, and breathing rate, in order to exp…

Welcoming Red-Headed Woodpeckers to Your Yard: A Guide to Attracting These Beautiful Birds

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Welcoming Red-Headed Woodpeckers to Your Yard: A Guide to Attracting These Beautiful Birds

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
If you're a backyard birder or bird enthusiast, you've likely heard of the elusive Red-headed Woodpecker. They are an endangered species that has held a place on the Species at Risk in Ontario list since the Endangered Species Acttook effect in 2008. These striking birds are known for their…