Tag: unsbirds
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Help Birds Find Shelter This Winter by Adding a Roost Box to Your Yard!
Roost boxes are an excellent addition to any bird lover’s yard. They are similar in appearance to a birdhouse but serve a different purpose altogether. Instead of building a nest inside and raising their young, birds use a roost box to provide shelter and warmth during winter and will often gather to share body heat.…
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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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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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JOURNEY OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY
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. September is the month we notice more Monarchs as their southern migration has begun. They…
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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,…
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds – Eggs to Fledglings
During the month of August you may be seeing more hummingbirds in your gardens and at your feeders. You might enjoy some fun facts about their development from eggs to fledglings. Something to think about as you watch them flit through your yard. I hope you found these facts interesting! Enjoy watching these little…