Circle mid-February for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Participating in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count is as easy as observing winter birds such as White-breasted Nuthatches for as...
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Paul Nicholson
- Jan 13
- 3 min
If the Canada Goose is the classic migrating species, why do I see so many through the winter?
Most Red-tailed Hawks migrate south in the fall, however some, such as this bird that has been living in London this winter, will stay...
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Paul Nicholson
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Check each flocking bird
Although the first birds we notice here are likely the Snow Buntings, we don’t want to overlook the Common Redpolls. There is value in...
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Paul Nicholson
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
The London/Middlesex 2022 Bird of the Year
There are as many reasons to choose a Bird of the Year as there are birders. We’ve chosen the Black-necked Stilts that nested in west...
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Brendon Samuels
- Dec 22, 2022
- 7 min
What's slithering at London City Hall? Background on the Reptilia Zoo
The information presented in this blog solely reflects the opinion of the author, supported by facts and references. Brendon Samuels is...
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Paul Nicholson
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
Christmas Bird Counts then and now
On London’s Christmas Bird Counts in the early 20th century Northern Shrikes were a hit-or-miss species. That is still the case today....
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Paul Nicholson
- Dec 18, 2022
- 4 min
New books offer something for every bird lover
If cool fall temperatures have you wanting to curl up under a cosy blanket with a gripping murder mystery instead of bird watching, reach...
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Laure Wilson Neish
- Nov 23, 2022
- 6 min
A Tale of 2 Yards - One Species - Birds East and West
For birders who travel across Canada or down into the US, you will have noticed that some of the species we see here regularly in London...
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Paul Nicholson
- Nov 20, 2022
- 4 min
Ontario's extinct parrot still yields lessons
Carolina Parakeets were Ontario’s only parrot; however, they went extinct. This image of the birds was created by John James Audubon in...
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Paul Nicholson
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
Fall migration continues into early December
The Common Redpoll, a winter finch, arrives back in Middlesex County in November. Photo by Paul Nicholson. In the same way that some...
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Paul Nicholson
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Bird watching as a portal to wellness
In addition to being an accomplished bird watcher, Kelly-Sue O’Connor of Blenheim, Ontario has embraced the healing aspects of birds and...
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Paul Nicholson
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
Raptor migration is underway
Like most other birds, raptors and vultures migrate south through the fall. The height of the Turkey Vulture migration is early October....
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Paul Nicholson
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Paddle-to-the-birds
Bird watching from a canoe or a kayak can produce bird watching experiences like no others.
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Paul Nicholson
- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
Sound ID Feature of the Merlin App is Game Changer
Let’s say that you are bird-curious. Maybe you even have a pair of binoculars and a field guide, but that’s it. You are in for some game...
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Laure Wilson Neish
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
Walking On Stilts
Bird legs come in all sizes and colours. The predominant colour is likely black, but terns can have red legs, stilts wear pink and...
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Paul Nicholson
- Aug 3, 2022
- 3 min
An Introduction to Binoculars
One of the many excellent things about bird watching is that there are few barriers to getting started. Unlike pastimes such as skiing or...
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Paul Nicholson
- Jul 27, 2022
- 3 min
Are some birds invasive species?
Many nature lovers know that plants such as European Common Reed (or Phragmites), Dog-strangling Vine, Russian Olive, and buckthorn are...
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Laure Wilson Neish
- Jul 20, 2022
- 6 min
PEEPS ON THE MOVE
To some, Peeps are those colourful marshmallow chicks sold to candy-lovers at Easter time. To birdwatchers, peeps are a collective...
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Paul Nicholson
- Jul 6, 2022
- 4 min
London’s Environmentally Significant Areas are great for birds and nature lovers
Right within London’s borders are twenty-one natural spaces that have been designated by the city as Environmentally Significant Areas or...
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Paul Nicholson
- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
Nesting Season is Upon Us
Spring migration ended in early June, and that brings us to the heart of nesting season. All of the birds typically seen across...
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