Backyard Birding Blog

Are you curious about the birds visiting your yard? Our blog is full of local bird guides, seasonal tips, and food guides — all written with care.
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How to Help Wild Birds in Extreme Winter Weather (A New Year Guide for Canadians)
How to Help Wild Birds in Extreme Winter Weather (A New Year Guide for Canadians)
Cardinals are year-round favourites in many Canadian backyards — and in deep cold, premium seed and fresh water can give wild birds the energy they need to thrive. Read more...
Are Robins a Sign of Spring?
Are Robins a Sign of Spring?
Discover why American Robins aren't always a sign of spring. Learn about their winter habits, food searches, and why many stay in Canada year-round. Read more...
Ground Feeding Birds
Ground Feeding Birds
This blog explores the habits of ground-feeding birds like juncos, doves, and sparrows, offering tips on attracting them to your garden, including winter feeding strategies. Read more...
Suet - Do it!!
Suet - Do it!!
What is suet and what good is it? Read more...
Northern Cardinals - Who better to serve as Decembers Bird of the Month?
Northern Cardinals - Who better to serve as Decembers Bird of the Month?
The blog highlights Northern Cardinals, focusing on their diet, nesting habits, and spiritual symbolism. Cardinals enjoy seeds like safflower, and black oil sunflower. They prefer nesting in dense shrubs or... Read more...
Why Pet Fur is Unsafe for Wild Birds
Why Pet Fur is Unsafe for Wild Birds
Pet fur might seem like a soft and natural nesting material for birds, but it poses several risks. Chemical residues from grooming products, parasites, and the potential for matting and... Read more...
Bird of the Month for November -Chickadees
Bird of the Month for November -Chickadees
This blog explores the charm and significance of chickadees, highlighting their characteristics, behaviors, and vocalizations. At The Birdhouse Nature Store, chickadees hold a special place as the beloved mascot, chosen... Read more...
How Do Birds Stay Warm in Winter?
How Do Birds Stay Warm in Winter?
Wild birds have developed remarkable strategies to stay warm during winter. Their physique, feathers, and metabolisms play a huge part as well as an ability to get friendly and snuggle... Read more...
Discover the Serenity of Backyard Birding: A Pathway to Mental Well-being
Discover the Serenity of Backyard Birding: A Pathway to Mental Well-being
Backyard birding is a simple yet rewarding activity that can boost mental well-being by reducing stress, promoting mindfulness, and fostering a connection with nature. Observing birds encourages mindfulness and presence,... Read more...
Managing Eastern Gray Squirrels, Chipmunks, and Raccoons in Your Backyard Birding Space
Managing Eastern Gray Squirrels, Chipmunks, and Raccoons in Your Backyard Birding Space
This blog explores effective strategies for managing Eastern Gray Squirrels, chipmunks, and raccoons in a backyard birding space. It offers practical tips on choosing squirrel-proof feeders, securing waste, and modifying... Read more...
Embracing Seasonal Changes: Attracting Songbirds with the Right Stuff Seed Blend
Embracing Seasonal Changes: Attracting Songbirds with the Right Stuff Seed Blend
Attract diverse songbirds year-round with the Right Stuff Seed Blend. Fuel migration, sustain winter residents, and support breeding. Create a bird-friendly habitat with feeding tips and native plants. Read more...
Birding for Stress Relief: A Guide by The Birdhouse Nature Store
Birding for Stress Relief: A Guide by The Birdhouse Nature Store
This blog explores birdwatching as a stress-relief tool, offering practical tips, scientific insights, and equipment recommendations from The Birdhouse Nature Store to enhance well-being. Read more...