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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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

Get Ready: Hummingbirds & Orioles Are Almost Back in Ontario

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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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Spring Bird Migration in Southern Ontario: Backyard Birds to Watch for in April

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Spring Bird Migration in Southern Ontario: Backyard Birds to Watch for in April

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring bird migration in Southern Ontario starts to come alive. Early April marks the return of many beloved migratory birds, bringing colour, song, and activity back to forests, wetlands, and neighbourhood backyards.
For birdwatchers and natur…
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Should You Still Feed Birds in March?

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Should You Still Feed Birds in March?

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
It’s one of the most common questions we hear this time of year:“Do birds still need feeders once spring starts?”By late March, the days are longer, the sun feels warmer, and early migrants have begun returning. It can feel like winter is winding down and birds should be able to fend for themselve…
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Early Spring Migration in Ontario: Birds Returning in March

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Early Spring Migration in Ontario: Birds Returning in March

Thursday, March 12, 2026
The days are getting longer. The sun sits a little higher. And quietly, the first wave of migrating birds are returning to Ontario.
March is one of the most exciting months for birdwatching, not because migration is at its peak yet, but because it’s just beginning. The earliest migrants are hardy sp…
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Backyard Birds Are Already Pairing Up: Signs of Spring to Watch for in February

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Backyard Birds Are Already Pairing Up: Signs of Spring to Watch for in February

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
If your backyard suddenly sounds louder lately, you’re not imagining it. Even in late February, many of our resident birds are already pairing up, defending territory, and preparing for nesting season. While it may still feel like winter to us, longer daylight hours are enough to trigger some very …
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