Author: Greg Byron
Feeding Birds during the Winter
What makes an owl a top predator?
Many birders, me included, have an affinity for owls (families Tytonidae and Strigidae). They bring a certain fascination, mystique and inspiration that compel many people to seek out these raptors when in the field. Throughout the world there are some 205 species of owls, many scientists are suggesting that …
Killer Cats on the Loose
Some alarming statistics have recently been reported concerning the number of birds killed by cats in both Canada and the United States. According to a study by Avian Conservation Ecology (2013) between 100 million and 350 million birds are killed each year by cats in Canada. In a report …