Preparing for a dawn chorus
Data sheets, pencils and stop watch are packed. I’m excited for tomorrow morning. Weather permitting, I’ll do my annual run for the international…
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Highlights from my 2013 Breeding Bird Survey
On Sunday morning I ran my annual route for the international Breeding Bird Survey. It is one of my favourite events of the…
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How to celebrate Summer Solstice
The longest day of the year has inspired rituals and celebrations for as long as our ancestors turned their eyes to the sky…
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Loss of habitat in Guelph’s west end
This guest post by Mike Lepage is adapted by permission from a recent note to the Wellington County birding email hotline. I…
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Winter in High Park
High Park provides a remarkable enclave of natural habitat within the city of Toronto. It holds fascination at any season. In winter the…
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Cootes paradise: winter reveals remarkable textures
I happened to be in Hamilton, Ont., yesterday with time on my hands and took the opportunity to explore Cootes Paradise. Steeltown may…
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Citizen scientists can join FeederWatch
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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Repost: A day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park
Today I am reposting one of the most popular posts from earlier this year. Presqu’ile Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s best birding…
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State of Canada’s Birds Reports Dramatic Human Influence
We can make a difference. The State of Canada’s Birds 2012, released last month, proves conservation pays off. Unfortunately, more bird populations…
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Breeding Bird Survey is a Rich Ritual
I can think of no better way to welcome summer than by counting birds. Their bright songs and feathers speak eloquently of light…
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