Backyard Bird Feeding Setup - A How to Guide

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Backyard Bird Feeding Setup - A How to Guide

Thursday, July 27, 2017
Not sure where to start when setting up a backyard bird feeding station? It's hard not to get overwhelmed when first bitten by the bird watching bug. There are so many birds to attract, so many feeders to choose from, and so many products vying for your attention. You've likely even purcha…

A Backyard Full of Baltimore Orioles!

Thursday, July 20, 2017

A Backyard Full of Baltimore Orioles!

Thursday, July 20, 2017
The best thing about moving three years ago to our current home is the birds!  Having mature trees, and water near by has increased the number of birds that I see on a daily basis, dramatically.  Although it is hard to pick a favourite bird, the Baltimore Orioles that visit my yard are defiantly h…

Nesting Goldfinches

Monday, July 3, 2017

Nesting Goldfinches

Monday, July 3, 2017
The season of nesting American Goldfinches is upon us. How can I tell?  It is the early July and I've already observed female American Goldfinches collecting nesting material for about a week. While male and female goldfinches have long paired off and have been moving around together in pairs,…