Fall Birdwatching Hotspots in Ontario

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Heather

In November, birdwatching in Ontario can be exciting due to migrating waterfowl, late-migrating songbirds, and the arrival of winter residents like owls and finches. While many migratory species have passed through earlier in the fall, certain hotspots remain active. Here are some of the top birdwa…

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5 Truly Spooky Nature Facts

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Shayna Hartley

 Spooky Season  is officially here so for the month of October we are be sharing some seriously SCARY nature facts! 
Scary Fact #1: Fake spider webs are a threat to birds.
Songbirds are at risk of becoming entangled in the webbing which is almost always fatal. Skip the cheap & harmful decorations…

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Birds To Look For This Winter: Finch Forecast Breakdown

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Heather

Each year, the renowned Winter Finch Forecastlets us all know which birds we can expect to see on the move throughout the coming winter months. Food availability including pine crop, tree seed crop, and fruiting crop largely determines the movement patterns of winter finches, as this availability v…

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Bark Butter: What It Is and How to Use It

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Heather

Bark Butter is well known for it’s 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 visiti…

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Tips for Feeding Ground-feeding Birds

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Shayna Hartley

There are a number of birds you will find feeding on the ground in Ontario in all seasons. In fact, most bird species will feed on the ground when food is available even if it is not their preferred feeding area. There are, however, some birds who specialize in feeding on the ground. There are bird…

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Birds Migrating Through Ontario Right Now

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Heather

The summer months seem to have come and gone too quickly, but alas it is that time again- migration! Songbirds, hawks and insects alike are heading south to their overwintering grounds. For birders, it is a second chance to see a lot of different species moving through the area. So, keep your feede…

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