25-gram Songbird Makes Miracle Migration to Africa Each Year

Published On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 in the Toronto Star by Leslie Scrivener, Feature Writer The sharp-eyed northern wheatear is a songbird that weighs a mere 25 grams, about the same as two tablespoons of flour. With its spindly legs, its muted white, brown and black color, who would think such a lightweight...

Rouge Park’s 9th Annual Winter Bird Count, January 08, 2012

Whether you are an experienced birder*, nature enthusiast, or just want to learn more about Rouge Park and it’s birds, you’re invited to participate in the Ninth Annual Rouge Park Winter Bird Count (volunteers are also needed to count and report birds in their backyards). For more info or to register,...

New Years Day Bird Walk at Springbank Park, January 01, 2012

When: Sunday, January 1, 2012, 10:00 am Start out the New Year and your 2012 bird list on Nature London’s annual New Year’s Day Bird Walk in Springbank Park. Meet at the parking lot by the Springbank Gardens Community Centre (205 Wonderland Road South). This facility is the former Guy Lombardo Museum....

Facts About Birds in Winter

Cool Facts Backyard birds adapt to winter in various ways. Check out how a few different birds cope with winter and falling temperatures. Chickadees may use up to ¾ of their fat reserves (as much as 10% of their body weight) in one night and then replenish those fat reserves the next day. American...

Finch Feeding

A Great Addition To Any Backyard is a Finch Feeder Join the favorite past time of many Canadians by putting a finch feeder in your backyard. Once you have a safe and dependable environment for birds, you will be able to attract a wide variety of birds and sit back, relax and watch them for countless...