Why Are Goldfinches Nesting So Late?

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Heather

If you've spotted bright yellow American Goldfinches flitting through your yard lately, you might assume they've already finished raising their families.Surprisingly, many of them are just getting started.While robins, chickadees, and cardinals have been busy raising young since spring, Ame…

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Beyond Feeders: Why Water Becomes Essential for Birds in Late Summer

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Heather

When people think about helping birds, food is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But during the hottest weeks of summer, clean water can be just as important.As temperatures climb and natural water sources begin to shrink, bird baths and other reliable water sources become gathering place…

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The Secret Lives of Summer Songbirds: Why July Looks Different in Your Backyard

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Heather

If you've been watching your feeders this summer, you've probably seen a LOT already. The busy nesting season of spring is winding down, young birds are becoming more independent, and many species are settling into a different rhythm. July is a month of transition in the bird world, and you…

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Creating a Backyard Habitat: Native Plants That Support Birds, Butterflies & Pollinators

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Heather

A beautiful garden can be more than something we enjoy, it can become an important habitat for the wildlife around us.Throughout the summer months, our yards, balconies, and gardens provide valuable resources for birds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. By choosing plants that naturally bel…

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Found a Baby Bird on the Ground? Here’s What to Do

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Heather

Every spring and early summer, this happens across Ontario: People begin noticing baby birds on the ground. Some are tiny and featherless while others are hopping around awkwardly, flapping their wings, and seeming… stranded.The first instinct is usually the same:“Do I need to help?”The answer depe…

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Bird Window Collisions: How to Protect Birds During Spring Migration

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Heather

If you’ve been watching your yard lately, you already know there are more birds, more movement, and a lot more activity in general— even compared to just a few weeks ago. That’s because May is peak migration in Ontario. It's a time when warblers, orioles, thrushes, and many other species are pa…

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Helping Ontario’s Turtles This Spring: Why Right Now Matters Most

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Heather

Turtles are on the move!



Why You’re Seeing More Turtles Right NowAcross Ontario, turtles begin becoming more active in May, with movement increasing as they search for nesting sites. By late May and into June, this activity peaks, but it's already beginning.That’s why you might start to notice: …

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Get Ready: Hummingbirds & Orioles Are Almost Back in Ontario

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Heather

There’s a very specific kind of excitement that arrives in late April.The hummingbirds and orioles are coming back!! Truly the most wonderful time of year. In Southern Ontario, we typically start to see both Baltimore Orioles and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in late April to early May. 


Orioles: The B…

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