Category: UNS Birding Blog
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The Exodus is in Full Swing
Fall migration is an exciting time for bird watchers. Millions of birds are on the move, heading to winter homes. The numbers are much higher than in the spring because chicks that hatched this summer have joined the adults for the journey, stopping along the way to replenish their energy. This gives you a chance…
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Blue Jays Are Heading South
What’s going on with all the jays? Flocks of these daytime flying birds have been migrating as a significant number leave the province for the winter. This has been observed in particular along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River and the lower Great Lakes. The birds prefer to fly over land as they…
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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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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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Red Winged Blackbird
‘Conk-la-ree’, ahhh, the sound I listen for at this time of year. A true sign that spring is on the way is hearing the song of the Red-winged Blackbird. They are one of the first songbirds to migrate from their winter destinations in the Southern US back to Canada. Some customers from our Pickering store…
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BATS
There are over 1200 species of bats worldwide. Bats are found in every country of the world except the Antarctic. Seventeen of these are found in Canada each year. Bats are the only mammal that can fly. Their wings resemble a human hand with four elongated fingers and a thumb. Scientists have used the Greek…
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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…