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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: birdfeeders

Communing with a black squirrel

Posted on December 4, 2012December 3, 2012 by Van Waffle

The red squirrel is the unrivaled tyrant and vandal of our bird feeding enterprise. It tears up the corners of deck boards and…

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Citizen scientists can join FeederWatch

Posted on October 20, 2012October 19, 2012 by Van Waffle

The bustle of a birdfeeder offers endless entertainment while also providing food security for feathered neighbours through the winter months. Canadian and American…

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