Tag Archives: birds of canada

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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Wednesday Wings: Golden-crowned Warrior

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Pat Bumstead

Have you ever wondered why this bird is named after a minuscule little crown on the top of his head? Calgary birder and nature photographer Daniel Arndt can answer that question with these stunning photographs!  Sometimes you get a better look at … Continue reading →

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Here A Redpoll, There a Redpoll…

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Pat Bumstead

Everywhere a common redpoll. My yard has been full of these appealing little finches for the past couple of months. These small seed eaters aren’t choosy – they like niger seed, black oil sunflowers and sunflower chips. They eat at … Continue reading →

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Nature News Canada Digest Oct 4

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Pat Bumstead

Cougars a new reality in Manitoba but no need to be afraid Railway studies ways to reduce bear-train fatalities in Banff Peregrines flying high in Alberta again  Alberta-Ottawa revamp oilsands monitoring as world watches  Unprecedented ozone hole opens up over … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Boreal Forest

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Pat Bumstead
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Wednesday Wings: Confused Hairy Woodpecker

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Pat Bumstead

It took this young hairy woodpecker a while to figure out how to get any food from this busy feeder, but he managed it eventually. I resisted the urge to put captions on these photos, but it was hard!

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Wednesday Wings: A Bitty Beauty

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Pat Bumstead

It’s so nice to have birding friends. Last Saturday, my husband and I were sitting at home wondering which direction to go looking for birds. Our March weather is extremely fickle, so we were gauging our chances of heading out … Continue reading →

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