Tag: Urbannaturestore
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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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PROVIDING WATER FOR BIRDS IN THE WINTER
This is a good time to think about how to provide water for your backyard feathered friends during the upcoming cold winter months. Birds find it very challenging to find open water for drinking and bathing in the winter as many natural sources like ponds and streams freeze. Adding a heated birdbath to your yard…
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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…
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FALL CLEANING WITH BIRDS IN MIND
It’s time to think about cleaning up the garden for fall. While doing this you can create a good haven for birds to help them through the fall and winter months. After raking the leaves, place some in piles under shrubs or bushes for our foraging birds who are looking for bugs. After cleaning up…
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FALL MIGRATION
Days are getting shorter, shadows are getting longer and evening temperatures are cooling. All signs of the approaching season of fall. The birds are also noticing these changes as they prepare for the journey back to their wintering grounds. Natural food sources will also become less readily available which affects the migration schedule. Fall migration…
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Jane’s Deck – Busy Days At The BirdBath
‘Every Body into the Pool!’ I feel that this is what the birds are communicating to each other lately. I have two bird baths on the go and they need to be refreshed two or three times a day. The sparrows all get along in the bath, once one jumps in the rest follow. I’ve…