Submitted by Jessie_NC on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 10:32am
Spadina Road Library
10 Spadina Road
Toronto,
ON
M5R 2S7
Date:
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 7:00pm
Create well designed gardens with year-round beauty and songbird appeal! Strategically choose and arrange plants, feeders, nesting boxes, and water sources to provide the essential elements of life for songbirds in your garden.
Presented by Toronto and Region Conservation: www.trcastewardshipevents.ca/
To register, contact Cynthia Brown at cbrown@trca.on.ca
Submitted by Emily_NC on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:57pm
As the weather gets colder and some birds prepare for a long winter at home, this is a perfect time to set up a backyard bird feeder. Backyard feeders provide birds with a good source of energy for the cold winter months and create excellent bird watching opportunities. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your backyard birding experience.
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 04/07/2011 - 6:00am
Spring days can also mean the return of cloudy, rainy weather. But you can still enjoy nature, even when the raindrops are coming down.
I'll often hear the birds singing up a storm to rival the rain showers, even though they're all safely tucked away in the trees. Why not test your ear by sitting on the balcony or porch and seeing which birds you can identify by their songs alone?
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 6:00am
Spring has sprung! The snow is melting and the sun is shining -- at least in most places across the country. The sights, smells and sounds of the changing seasons are all around us.
Some of our staff have started to see robins in their yards, and the geese have been flocking back north in their distinctive patterns. As gardens are uncovered, we can see the delicate green spikes of crocus and snowdrops pushing through the soil.
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 12/16/2010 - 6:00am
The Christmas Bird Count is a wonderful holiday tradition that allows nature lovers to spend an entire day outdoors, in the company of other naturalists and bird enthusiasts, gathering important information on the birds in their neighbourhood. The 111th edition of this citizen science initiative is taking place now, through January 5, 2011.
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 12/02/2010 - 6:00am
Birdwatching is a wonderful way to connect with nature, and winter offers us many opportunities to watch our feathered friends. Get your yard or balcony ready for birds this winter, and enjoy the show!
Provide cover. Birds need shelter from harsh weather conditions, and vegetation in your yard will help to furnish it. Don’t prune back dead vegetation like vines and stalks – these provide both valuable winter cover and nesting material for birds in the spring.
