Category Archives: Bird Behaviour

Sharp-tailed Dancers

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Pat Bumstead

Outstanding video from the Alberta Conservation Association! The sharp-tailed grouse is a native game bird that makes its home in the prairies, parklands and forest openings of Alberta. For much of the year the sharp-tailed grouse is a quiet, well-camouflaged … Continue reading →

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Using Common Senses

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Susan Ellis

Today I had to travel from Pembroke to Brockville, a 3 hour trip along two lane highways, that wind through quaint little towns like Pakenham, Almonte, Carleton Place, Franktown, Smith Falls, and my personal favourite, Newbliss. It was a beautiful drive, … Continue reading →

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What To Do With An Old Lawn Chair

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Pat Bumstead

Yes, I had every intention of throwing out this old weather beaten, shredding lawn chair cushion. Early May wasn’t exactly warm enough to sit on the deck, so the chair was waiting for the spring yard work urge to strike. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Consulting the eBird Oracle: Where are our Migrant Warblers Now?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by James Churchill

It is early May – where are our migrant Warblers on their journeys? (Hint: check out the maps below!) The majority of our breeding Warblers are lurking just south of the belt (the Canada/US belt, not the Bible Belt) and … Continue reading →

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What is Digiscoping?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charlotte Wasylik

Posted by Charlotte Wasylik, aka Prairie Birder Now that Spring is underway through most of Canada, there are more birds to see, especially with the help of our cameras and scopes. If you have a camera — or even an … Continue reading →

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Nested Nests

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Bob Lefebvre

We have all seen American Robins build their nests very close to houses, or even on them. Usually these nests are in well-protected spots, for example under the eaves of a house. Even if the nest is right by a … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Guillemot: Photo Essay

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Pierre Cenerelli

In my last blog post, I had promised to follow up with a look at the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Circumstances have led me to change my plans. Fear not! I will talk about SPES and birding and bird conservation … Continue reading →

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Spring Care for Bird Boxes

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Charlotte Wasylik

Posted by Charlotte Wasylik, aka Prairie Birder, The breeding and nesting season is just around the corner, and in most parts of Canada, birds that nest in boxes have already started to look for the perfect box to build their … Continue reading →

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Awaiting Spring and Come What May

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Susan Ellis

It’s been  a long winter in the Ottawa Valley, and to help hurry it along, I think about the pleasures that lie ahead, with a trip to one of the greatest birding spots in eastern North America. This post was … Continue reading →

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DIY Animated Observation Maps Using eBird Data: Part I

Posted on March 11, 2013 by James Churchill

In the last couple of years, eBird took two pretty important steps with their data: they began releasing animated occurrence maps for the conterminous U.S., and also opened the gates for  downloading data from the global database. In combination, these developments give … Continue reading →

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