London area woodpeckers are easy to learn
All seven of the London-area woodpeckers are interesting, but the Pileated Woodpecker is the easiest to identify. It is by far the...
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Paul Nicholson
- Nov 8, 2021
- 4 min
For birdwatchers of all abilities, armchair birding is always an option
Written by Paul Nicholson and Brendon Samuels On the coldest fall and winter days, there will still be lots of “virtual birding” options...
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Paul Nicholson
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Do Hallowe’en birds haunt you?
Vultures are some of the birds with a strong association with Hallowe’en. Their diet of carrion is part of the reason. Photo by Paul...
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Paul Nicholson
- Oct 25, 2021
- 3 min
What to expect in winter finches
Redpolls are members of the finch family. Since birch and alder seed crops to the north of us are good, it’s unlikely that we will have...
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Paul Nicholson
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
Cache as cache can
This White-breasted Nuthatch is caching seeds in the crevices of tree bark for a future meal. Other birds in the London area that cache...
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Paul Nicholson
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
The well-named Brown Creeper returns to London
Brown Creepers can be seen across the London area from fall to spring. They are a common bird but at times can be difficult to see...
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Paul Nicholson
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
London's mid-fall migrants
Rough-legged Hawks are among the birds that return to the London area in mid-fall. Watch for them hunting over the fields just outside of...
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Paul Nicholson
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
How "heavy weather" can affect London birds
In mid-September, a lot of London bird watchers were eager to see the Swallow-tailed Kite that had been spotted a little south-east of...
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Paul Nicholson
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Fall gardening for birds
It makes sense to give thought to birds’ fall and winter needs when readying your gardens for the coming seasons. Dark-eyed Juncos and...
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Paul Nicholson
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
September is the heart of our fall migration
Black-throated Blue Warblers are among the migrants that are flying through London in September. The plumage of the males of this species...
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Paul Nicholson
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
What We Can Do About Threats to Birds
This thrush met its end when it crashed into a window, mistaking the reflection of trees for real habitat. Our birds face many threats...
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Paul Nicholson
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
Bird Watching Tools for London Birders
Nature London’s Guide to the Natural Areas of London and Region is a tremendous resource for local birders. The sixth edition of the book...
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Paul Nicholson
- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
Basic Birding Ethics
Included in any basic code of bird watching ethics is a respect of the rights of landowners. Don’t enter private property without the...
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Paul Nicholson
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Making Field Notes and Sketching Birds Have Deep Roots
Sketching birds can enhance your understanding of their shape and field marks. When a rudimentary sketch of a Grasshopper Sparrow is...
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Paul Nicholson
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
The Joys of Late Summer Birding In and Around London
While in mid-summer it might seem to some that birds just migrated north to their breeding territories, the southbound parade of migrants...
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Kelly Moir
- Jul 22, 2021
- 5 min
How Did Bird Friendly London Come To Be?
Bird-Friendly London is excited to announce the launch of our blog! Our blog will be a mosaic of contributions from local birders,...
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