Tag: birdwatching
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Bird Feeders
Depending on where you live, the landscape may be suggesting a white Christmas or perhaps you have been spared shoveling for now. Sooner or later, however, we will be fully into the grip of winter and your backyard birds will be looking for a helping hand. The important thing to remember is that it is…
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Keeping Squirrels at Bay: Tips for Protecting Your Suet Feeders
Suet feeders are a fantastic way to attract a variety of birds to your backyard, providing them with essential nutrients during the winter months. However, the persistent presence of squirrels can quickly turn your bird-feeding haven into a chaotic squirrel feast. Fear not! Here are some effective strategies to keep those furry acrobats away from…
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HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING – FOR YOUR BACKYARD FRIENDS
It’s that time of year again when we’re thinking about what gifts our family and friends would like… but what about the birds and squirrels? Have you ever thought about adding something special to your yard for your feathered and furry friends? You may consider doing something for the whole gang by adding a heated…
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Foil Those Squirrels Once and For All Regardless of What Feeder and Seed You Use
Ask anyone who feeds the birds in their yard and most agree squirrels are their nemesis. For me, I realize everything must eat but I like the hard-earned money I spend on bird seed going to the birds, not the squirrels. I have several different styles of feeders up in my yard as I like…
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Just Ducky
The big push has finally arrived. We have entered the peak season for waterfowl viewing with thousands of geese and ducks gathering along lakes and rivers. Dabblers like Mallards, Blacks and teal tip upside down or skim the surface of shallow water to feed. They are usually found in marshes or close to shore. Divers…
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DON’T FORGET THE WATER!
If you’re thinking of setting up your yard for birds who stay for the winter months, don’t forget about the water. Searching for water sources uses a lot of energy and takes birds further away from the food sources you’re already offering. You can do this by adding a heated bird bath, a bird bath…
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Protect Migrating Birds from Window Collisions
As you may be aware, this time of the year marks the peak of the Fall bird migration season. Thousands of birds are currently in transit, flying long distances to reach their winter habitats. You may have already witnessed some Dark-eyed Juncos, White-throated sparrows, Kinglets, Sapsuckers and Northern Flickers in your area. However, during this…
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Mental Health Benefits of Birdwatching
Birdwatching is a good healthy hobby. People living in neighbourhoods with trees, shrubs, and birds suffer less from anxiety and depression. Spending one hour each day walking in a nearby park or conservation area will lower your stress level. This will calm your mind and offer you an escape from your daily life. Spending more…
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Seed Cylinders: A Simple and Inexpensive Option For Feeding Birds
Seed cylinders are one of the simplest and least expensive ways to feed backyard birds. Made with a wide variety of seed combinations, there’s a seed cylinder available to attract almost any species of bird to your yard. If you are unfamiliar with seed cylinders, they are simply bird seed held together with a bird-friendly…
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On the Move
Fall migration is underway. Shorebirds down from Arctic breeding grounds are topping up their energy tanks along mudflats, beaches and lagoons for the long trip to the tropics. Some swallows have already departed while others are gathering on power lines and feeding on flying insects over open water. Then there are the songbirds, notably warblers,…