Fascinating Facts About Robins

Monday, February 24, 2025

Shayna Hartley

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of a new season, American Robins become a focal point of our thoughts. Their familiar song heralds the approach of spring, but while we wait, let's delve into some intriguing facts about these modest thrushes (yep - thrushes!).


1. Some Robins Stay All Year
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The Cost of Birding: Finding Joy on a Budget

Monday, January 27, 2025

Shayna Hartley

Like many hobbies, birding can come with its share of expenses. From specialized optics and electronics to books, clothing, and backyard birding supplies, the list can seem endless. Add to that global trips and workshops, as well as engaging online birding courses, and it's easy to feel overwhe…

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4 Easy and Fun Ways to Connect with Nature This Holiday Season

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Heather

As we all (hopefully) take some time to slow down over the holidays and spend some time in nature, here are some fun, engaging activities that the entire family will love, while encouraging you all to learn more about nature and connect with your natural environment - right at home. The best part? …

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6 Hot Tips for Winter Bird Feeding

Monday, November 18, 2024

Shayna Hartley

As the seasons change, so should our backyard bird feeding habits - especially during the winter months. There is lots to think about when it comes to winter feeding: Did I put enough seed out? Or maybe too much? Can I even get to my feeders through all the snow? What will the birds drink? How oft…

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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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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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Attracting Birds to Your Yard During Fall Migration

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Shayna Hartley

Have you noticed the days are getting shorter? The birds have, too, and our migratory species are gearing up for their journeys south for the winter. Some birds will be leaving us very soon, like Baltimore Orioles and Scarlet Tanagers, and some stick around until fall, like Yellow-rumped Warblers a…

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Managing Wasps at Feeders

Friday, July 19, 2024

Shayna Hartley

In most cases, wasps and other sugar-loving insects do not bother birds at feeders - some birds even make them a snack! But sometimes they become such an issue that the birds stop visiting, and it seems you are only putting food out for the insects to enjoy. As annoying as we think they are, wasps …

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What's Eating My Bird Seed at Night?

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Shayna Hartley

Have you ever filled up your feeders in the evening, only to wake to them completely emptied in the morning - or even destroyed? There are lots of critters that seek out food at night, and many of them wouldn't pass up the chance at an easy meal of seed, suet, or even jelly & nectar from ou…

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