Birds in Winter
One way to stay in touch with nature throughout the winter is to feed the birds. And if you’re worried when you see a lonely
Dorothy Dobbie
November 14, 2025
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10 neat things about migrating birds
Every autumn, migrating birds in Canada take to the air in one of nature’s grandest spectacles. From tiny warblers to massive pelicans, billions
Canada's Local Gardener
November 5, 2025
10 Neat Things about Birdhouses for Gardens
Home Tweet Home 10 Neat Things about Birdhouses for Gardens There’s something charming about a little house just for the birds. Birdhouses don’t just
Canada's Local Gardener
April 23, 2025
10 Neat Things About Corvids, Crows, and Their Kin
The corvid family – crows, ravens, magpies, jays, and their kin – is as clever as it is fascinating. Known for their intelligence, adaptability, and
Shauna Dobbie
January 29, 2025
Critters in the Garden: Crows & grackles
Both crows and grackles, members of the corvid family, are beautiful and smart, but they can be unwelcome in the garden. These birds often monopolize
Canada's Local Gardener
July 23, 2024
Discovering How the Solar Eclipse Impacts Flora and Fauna
As millions of people gaze at the sky on April 8th to watch the total solar eclipse, scientists are busy studying how it affects plants
Canada's Local Gardener
April 8, 2024
Wild Birds in Winter
How is it that winter’s brutal cold doesn’t appear to faze them? Birds have the highest body temperature in the animal world. By Sherrie Versluis
Sherrie Versluis
December 18, 2023
Feathered Friends: Mourning Dove
Doves have long been revered as a symbol of peace, but the history of how the dove became so cherished has a few different
Sherrie Versluis
November 7, 2023
Feathered Friends: Feeding birds in winter
Feathered Friends by Sherrie Versluis With the lovely fall season upon us, it is a perfect time to think about feeding wild birds in winter.
Shauna Dobbie
October 20, 2023
Feathered Friends: American goldfinch
Feathered Friends with Sherrie Versluis There is no summer bird more anticipated than the American goldfinch. This little bird fills the air with the sweetest
Canada's Local Gardener
March 27, 2023