This for me is a good indication that the mild winter is being kind to the birds. This is simultaneously providing some relief on our pocketbooks. My feeder is...
The other side of the unusually warm weather and the lack of snow cover is that there has been a report of a Great Blue Heron in a field in the Trossack's...
I have to admit,I like being able to make the first bird I see the varied thrush. But one question and one observation. Question,when can I expect her to leave...
Nice sighting. What would it be eating? We saw a GBHE well into November 2005 just north of Kots on the airport road and it finally left after a few nights of...
Jim If I recall correctly previous wintering Varied Thrushes here have departed during the later part of March or early April. I have never had a bird winter...
Val I have read that Great Blue Heron's will devour voles. I wonder though if a bird would persist away from open creeks or standing water? Good Birding Bob ...
Bill A mostly adult plumaged Sharp-shinned Hawk was photographed devouring a prey earlier this winter in Estevan by Kathy Hedegard. She had an excellent series...
I'd have to say that the birds that come to my feeder seem to be eating as much as they did any other winter. Theres not great flocks of them but I have to...
Good Evening All, To start off the new month, I thought it fitting to post an updated list as well. With three additional; two being somewhat unexpected...
It's me again! REMINDER: We have reached the final stretch for the official 2005/2006 winter birding season! We have less than 4 WEEKS left until we are in ...
The information on the Great Blue Heron by Trossachs is third party hearsay on my part. I mentioned it because unlike distingushing difference- let's say...
I regret that I did not begin keeping detailed records of all my sightings from the time I began watching birds. If you are not maintaining regular records...
there was some recent discussion regarding activity of Red-breasted Nuthatch at nest boxes. Well over the past few days, there has been regular activity of a...
What is the best software for use in data collection or record keeping ? I would appreciate some discussion of this. I began keeping specific three year...
Shaunavon High School We are going to build several birdhouses to place along the Canada Trail in Shaunavon for the Town. I have been trying find information...
Rob I am hoping that Bob Ewart will respond in terms of design and locations. Two species that you may attract would be Tree Swallows and Mountain Bluebirds. ...
We saw eight Snowy Owls between Milestone and Regina this afternoon (around 3:30-4:00 time frame). This is the highest number on a trip along there so far this...
Mary Ann Being able to clean houses easily is a major consideration. With the potential for hanta virus associated with deer mice it is important to take...
... I have been keeping methodical bird records for years, and as well, during the time I was the Big Day Editor for the American Birding Association, I was...
Blake Thank you for this information. Your choice is also supported by some other off line suggestions. I appreciate this. Take care Bob ... From: Blake...
I received a call that the Northern Cardinal has not been recently seen again within another of its former haunts. The Fines phoned today to say that the bird...
Hello all I haven't been posting recently - it seems that all the birds in this area except for the chickadees and ravens have flown the coop. We've been out...
From your posting, is the area you are placing the boxes mainly in town? ("along the Canada Trail in Shaunavon for the Town"). One bird you would probably...
Good Evening All!!!! I had a truly great day-- I have much to do tonight, so I will *try* to make this short and sweet. :-) The Saskatoon Nature Society had...
Sounds great. The idea of having water all year round is particularly attractive to birds. Everything is well thought out. Martin ... From: "lotsalilies123"...
A question about spacing I too am planning on erecting nesting boxes this spring, and was wondering what the spacing between boxes should be, (minimums) ... ...
Very nice account of the trip Ryan . I also had a great day on this trip :-) You can't beat a spot of Birding in February with Spring-like Weather and a few...
