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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…
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How Do Birds Find A Feeder
Birds find a bird feeder primarily through a combination of visual cues, memory, and exploration. Here’s how the process generally works: Visual Attraction: Bird feeders are usually designed with bright colors or have reflective surfaces, making them more noticeable to birds from a distance. The sight of other birds actively feeding at the feeder can…
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Goldfinch Nesting – Last call
For months, birds have been actively involved in breeding and now some are getting ready to hit the road. In a few weeks, swallows, warblers, flycatchers and others will be on the move but one bird is only starting the cycle. The American Goldfinch, that striking male that some call wild canary, has been biding…
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WHY IS IT SO QUIET?
As we approach the middle of summer, things are quieting down a little at our feeders. Fledglings are learning to feed on their own and not depending on mom and dad as much. There still are still a few needy ones, but definitely not as many hungry cries coming from the young ones. This does…
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Vortex Vanquish Binoculars: Why Every Birder Should Own A Pair
Binoculars are something every serious birder owns and shopping for a pair can be confusing. What do all the features and numbers mean, how do you know which ones to buy, and how much do you have to spend to get a good pair? Over the years, I have used several binoculars, both good and…
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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Father’s Day will soon be here! Our team members at Urban Nature Store are ready to show you a variety of gift ideas for your consideration. Before we delve into what we have to offer, have you ever wondered what the daddy birds in your backyard are up to? It certainly is a busy time…