Category Archives: Bird Canada

Canada’s Shorebirds – Part 3, Calidrids and Turnstones

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Dan Arndt

It was inevitable, but my shorebird stint (no pun intended) has come to an end, with this, the penultimate entry to the series. I’m going to break this down into four sections based somewhat on genetics, but also somewhat on … 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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Stanley Park Ecology Society and Birds…

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Pierre Cenerelli

As promised in my two previous blogs for Bird Canada, here is the second instalment on Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This time around, I will focus mostly on the history and activities of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES), especially with … 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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Owls of Alberta – a photo essay

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Tim Hopwood

I was in two minds as to what subject I should post this month, but owls always seem to be popular so I’ll go with that. I also thought I’d focus on some of the less common species, at least … 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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Life Bird: The Advantages of Hiring a Local Guide

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Greg Byron

With the arrival of the Common Nighthawk, one of the last arrivals, virtually all the migrating birds have returned to the Okanagan Valley. Undoubtedly this is one of the very most important breeding areas in all of Canada; with almost … Continue reading →

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Behind Closed Doors: Spying on Violet-Green Swallows

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Sharon McInnes

A few years ago my husband, Dennis, bought me a spiffy new nest box equipped with a nestcam for my spring birthday. Within two days several violet-green swallows (tachycineta thalassina) began checking it out. I’d expected an extended looky-loo period because that’s what … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Gulf Islands

Posted on April 27, 2013 by David Pugh

This past week has been full of excitement for my Grade 9 students as they prepare for their upcoming sailing trip in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. I’ve been busy with my own preparations as well, so I thought … Continue reading →

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