Tips for Attracting Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Shayna Hartley

The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is one of just three woodpecker species in Ontario who migrate south for the winter - and as I type this, they are on their way back for nesting season! Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers are unique woodpeckers that, while not incredibly shy, can seem quite elusive due to their …

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What You Need to Know About Bird Nests

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Heather

It’s officially spring and nesting season is upon us! It’s such an exciting time for bird lovers alike, to watch the behaviours, colours, and calls that go along with breeding. Something that’s bound to pop up during nesting season is questions surrounding the locations of birds nests. Sometimes - …

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Common Raccoon Myths & Tips for Coexistence

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Shayna Hartley

Spring is here (despite what the snow says) which means wildlife are on the move. While racoons don't technically hibernate, they do spend more time cozied up in their dens during the winter months, emerging in the spring in search of food and love. During this time you may even raccoons search…

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Why Female Birds Are Important for Conservation

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Heather

Today is International Women's Day. To commemorate, we wanted to explore the beauty and importance of female birds -- and why overlooking them can cause negative consequence to environmental efforts. 
Male and female birds not only appear differently in many cases, they behave differently as wel…

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Confessions of a Former Unethical Photographer

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Shayna Hartley

I have a confession - I haven't always been an ethical wildlife photographer. That hurts to say, but it's true. I used to get too close, too loud, stay too long, follow stressed animals around, and post locations of sensitive species on social media. You're probably asking yourself why…

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Everything You Need to Know About Hand-Feeding Birds

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Heather

Hand-feeding birds is a thrilling experience that makes us all feel closer to nature. If you already feed birds in your backyard, it won't take you too long to get here. If you try offering something extra delicious, such as mealworms, it'll be no time before you have the forever curious (a…

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3 Nesting Boxes to Hang Right NOW

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Shayna Hartley

Nesting season feels so far away, and for many birds, it is. While we are still a few months away from seeing any fledglings, there are some birds who get a head start on their nesting season. Birds like Barred & Screech Owls, Eastern Bluebirds, Mourning Doves, and Bald Eagles all start their …

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Are Cardinals Brighter in the Winter?

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Heather

Many people notice that cardinals appear even more vibrant than usual in winter months. It's fair to wonder whether this is due to them actually becoming brighter, or simply due to the white snowy backgrounds we are now seeing them against. 

Here’s the thing - they actually ARE brighter. Like ma…

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What Does it Mean to be a Bird Friendly City?

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Heather

At the end of 2022, the Government of Canada announced 14 new bird friendly cities - a very exciting way to round out the year. Barrie, Ontario made the list, along with other Ontario cities including Guelph, Burlington, Hamilton, Peterborough, and Windsor. 




What exactly is a bird friendly city?
This…

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