Category: Jane’s Deck of Birds
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Migration is Underway
Fall is almost here and migration is well underway. It’s time to make sure our feeders are kept full to help our feathered friends make their journey south. We have had many new customers over the last few months and we want to keep you informed on feeding the birds over the fall and winter…
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Observing Backyard Antics
As businesses and stores start to reopen during stage three in many of our towns and cities, things have slowed down for me. I will be off for the next few months recovering from knee replacement surgery. This has afforded me time to truly enjoy the antics going on in the backyard. There sure is…
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Let’s Stay Calm…
We’ve got this… let’s all take a step back and go for a walk. Everyone take a deep breath. Okay, now that we’re all calm we can take time to listen to the birds, they don’t know anything about covid-19. Over the last week the birds have really started to sing after the silence of…
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WATCH THE BIRDS – IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!
Did you know that taking time to watch the birds is actually good for you. Studies have shown that it can improve your blood pressure and help to decrease anxiety. It also promotes outdoor activity which gets us out of the house and away from the computer. Some people use it as a form of…
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KEEPING A BIRDING JOURNAL
Winter can be a great time to enjoy watching the birds. They’re so much easier to see at this time of year when the leaves can’t hide them from us. Have you ever thought of keeping a birding journal? I’ve been doing this for many years. I began when our family was re-located to Marietta…
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SQUIRRELS… LET’S SHOW SOME LOVE
Okay, as much as they love to overtake our feeders, you must agree that squirrels are entertaining. They spend time and energy trying to figure out the best ways to get to the seed. It’s funny to watch them staring at my squirrel proof feeders pondering their next move. I must say I have relented…
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Christmas Shopping CHECKLIST For The Birds… and Squirrels
I would like to share this blog from last year. It might help you with some ideas for the birds and squirrels and keep you entertained during the pandemic. Well, those birds are really making their appearance known at the feeders, and let me tell you… it’s busy. Time to make a wish list for…
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TIME TO PUT THE SUET OUT
Suet can be fed to our backyard birds all year long. During the summer months adult birds will feed suet to their young, but it is especially important to offer suet to the birds during the cold winter months. Suet is high in calories and fat which provides the birds with more energy. They need…
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ENJOYING FALL
Fall is one of the nicest times of the year to be outside enjoying the weather. Hiking in the woods, local parks or conservation areas are a great way to enjoy the beautiful autumn colours. This is also another great season to go bird watching. As I talked about a few weeks ago, many of …
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THE MONARCH IS ON THE MOVE
Did you know that the Monarch Butterfly is also referred to as the ‘king of the butterflies’? This beautiful butterfly is known for its distinctive orange, black and white markings and is one of the most recognizable butterflies we see. There have been many conversations in the store over recent months exclaiming how many more…