Pine siskins are members of the Finch family, and are presently at my feeders in both the front and back yards. The name ‘siskin’ comes from the Scandinavian word for ‘a chirper.’ These little brown birds have prominent streakings of yellow at the base of the tail and in the …
I knew members of the Crow or Corvidae family were smart, but this video blew me away! He tries it, thinks about it, then fixes the problem. Too spooky! [vodpod id=Groupvideo.2562308&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] more about “How Smart Is a Crow?“, posted with vodpod
Any bird watcher will tell you that identifying warblers is hard. Next to impossible sometimes. I’ve just stumbled across a beautiful blog from Ontario that currently offers pictures and information on some warblers on her latest post. If you’re interested in warblers – and most birders are – then take …
Are you up for a long walk? There is a massive undertaking in Canada to create an 18,000 km recreational corridor which will wind its way through every province and territory, linking over 800 communities along its route. When completed, this will be the longest trail of its kind in …
It’s a cold, rainy Friday here. I’m listening to a yard full of red-winged blackbirds who sing the same song over, and over, and over from dawn to dusk. It doesn’t matter to them if it’s raining or not, they’re still singing! A cheerful note was added to my day …
Here are the answers to our tough Canadian bird trivia questions. How did you do?! 1. Which birds are the slowest fliers in the world? American woodcocks are able to fly at 5 mph (8km/hr) without stalling 2. Which birds build such small nests the eggs are deposited in layers? …
If you’re up for a great week of birdwatching, you should hop on over to Invermere, British Columbia this coming week. From May 4th to 10th, 2009, the 13th Annual Wings Over The Rockies Bird Festival is taking place. Over 265 bird species have been recorded in this 150 km …
A sparrow is apparently the culprit behind a fire at a shop in Lincolnshire, England that caused £250,000 ($450,000 Cdn) worth of damage. At first, the owner of the store and the fire brigade were at a loss as to what started the blaze. An investigation immediately after the fire …
Do you have barn owls on your life list? Me neither. Worldwide, they have a very wide distribution. They are found in the Americas, in most of Europe, in non-Saharan Africa, India, South East Asia and Australia These light coloured owls with their heart shaped facial disk are not easy …
Bird Studies Canada is looking for your help. Anyone who has listened to their wild call echoing across a tranquil northern lake can appreciate how the Common Loon has become a much-loved wilderness symbol. The loon has a special place in the hearts of many lakeside residents and visitors, and …