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The Feeder Birds of Christmas

Myrna Pearman updates us on the annual Christmas Bird Count taking place between December 14th and January 5th

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Keeping the Bullies at Bay

Competition for meagre winter food supplies can be fierce. There are a few simple ways to keep the bully birds from accessing seeds and suet.

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Bird Seed Storage

Wet and moldy seeds are not healthy for birds, so keeping them dry, both in storage and when in bird feeders, is important.

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The Importance of Water for Birds

While water sources are most important during the long, hot summer days, birds will also visit baths throughout the fall and winter.

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Brown Creepers

Spot these tiny, often-overlooked songbirds on tree trunks as they seek out meals of insects in the bark. By Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature's Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert.

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Enjoying Hummingbirds

Hummingbird Season is Here! Learn how to attract these remarkable little birds to your garden with guest contributor, 
Myrna Pearman’s article, including a list of their favourite plants.

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Summer Bird Feeding

Learn about benefits of feeding birds in summertime with Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert

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Steller’s Jay: The Provincial Bird of British Columbia

Learn about BC's bold, inquisitive, and intelligent Steller’s Jay, by Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert

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State of Bird Populations in Canada

A “big picture” synopsis of bird populations in Canada by Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert

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Purple Finch or House Finch?

Figuring Out Two Confusing Feeder Finches with Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert

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Hello Spring!

Although March weather in B.C. can be unpredictable, it's a great time to get your bird feeders ready for spring!

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Celebrating Love in February

Myrna Pearman tells us about bird species that nest during the late winter.

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