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How Many Maritimers Does it Take to Find a Downy Woodpecker False Face?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by James Churchill

The idea that “false faces” are used by birds for predator deterrence floats in the ether between biology textbook case study and mythical meme. The idea that evolution can produce false faces compels and amazes us but because of the lack of … Continue reading →

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Finding Wilderness in Toronto

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Julia Zarankin

I marvel how much I learn from birds. I do not exaggerate when I say that they have taught me how to see, how to pay attention to detail, and how to appreciate the unexpected finds even when the sought … Continue reading →

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Practice makes perfect

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Matthew Sim

Sometimes I get asked how I was able to identify a certain bird, or how I knew what I was looking at. Heck, a lot of the time I ask myself how I’m supposed to identify many species. While there … Continue reading →

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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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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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Hues of Pink

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Matthew Sim

Down here in Texas I was recently watching a very vibrant Roseate Spoonbill feeding and I couldn’t help but admire its gorgeous pink plumage. I asked a question that many have asked before and that I’m sure some of you … Continue reading →

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What, if Anything, is a Hoary Redpoll?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Bob Lefebvre

Posted by Bob Lefebvre, Calgary The last two winters have seen huge irruptions of redpolls into the Calgary area, and across much of southern Canada and the northern continental US. This doesn’t happen every year, and it has been difficult … Continue reading →

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Feel it in the air

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Matthew Sim

As I sit here writing this in Houston, at the end of March, you can definitely feel spring in the air. While the weather hasn’t quite accepted the fact that spring is here, the birds definitely have and you only … Continue reading →

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A look into longevity…

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Matthew Sim

You know that Chickadee you see in your yard, the one that can be counted on to come calling at your feeders, even on a day when the only activity outside in the frigid cold is that of falling snow? … Continue reading →

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Marten Mountain: Bears and Life Birds

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Pat Bumstead

Posted by Bob Lefebvre – Calgary, Alberta Last summer I posted here about Lesser Slave Lake in northern Alberta as a birding destination. There are always lots of good birds there, and during our trip in July 2012 I got … Continue reading →

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