Bird Blogs
These blogs will address various topics related to the birds of the Land Between. Read these blogs to learn interesting facts, ways to help birds and more about our bird research.
Where Are All the Birds?
Birds are extremely fascinating creatures with their colourful feathers and sing-song calls. Yet, whenever I watch them gracefully gliding through the air it is almost impossible to fathom that they used to be theropod dinosaurs (the same family as the Tyrannosaurus Rex) trampling through huge forests. Now, when walking through forests and fields we no …
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A New Bird Tracking Station in the Highlands
After many months of planning and partnership-building the time was finally here! We have installed our first Motus Tower in Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve to support bird research in the Highlands, which contributes to tri-national effort! We will now be able to track some bird species that arrive in Haliburton County, and who have …
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Tracking Bird Migration For All to See
The Land Between Charity is helping to install two receiver towers to help track bird (and animal) movements. This will support migration research and help bird conservation initiatives. In these days of technological progress and advances, we at The Land Between look to embrace new and exciting ways to fuel conservation efforts in all aspects …
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Black-capped Chickadees- The Cheeseburger Birds
Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) are the most easily recognizable birds we have here in The Land Between (beyond, perhaps, BlueJays), and we think you might agree they are the “cutest” birds here. They are curious, energetic, and downright acrobatic! Earning their names from both the black “cap” on their heads, and their chicka-dee-dee-dee call, Black-capped …
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Bringing Birdwatching to The Land Between
There are 291 species of birds known to breed within the province. Of these 204 species that breed in The Land Between. But over 300 species visit this area. Despite such a large number of bird species that can be seen here, the amount of bird watchers in The Land Between is relatively low. Birding …
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Are We Losing the Loons?
What is Happening to Our Loons in Ontario? The Common Loon (Gavia immer) is Ontario’s provincial bird and a well-known character in cottage country – its mournful wails and uplifting laughter play the song of summer for many who retreat to the wilderness for peace and relaxation. With their striking appearance, magnificent diving skills …
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Nightjars While Nest-Watching- A Personal Account
A Personal Review of Turtle Nesting Season and the Excitement of Bird-watching Written by Xavier Tuson, Conservation Technician for The Land Between Turtle nesting season has just finished. I was out with my team of technicians conducting research on roads and in the evenings, on nesting sites, for the past month. For myself, turtle …
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Keep Your Fur-Child and Wildlife Safe (Apocalypse Meow)
Keep Your Fur Child & Wildlife Safe (aka. Apocalypse Meow) We tend to love and dote upon our pets. We treat them as our children, and post photos of their silly antics. But what do you do if your fur child is inadvertently harming local wildlife? It is time for cat owners to address an unfortunate …
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Attracting Year-Round Birds to Your Backyard!
Tips & Tricks for Attracting Year-Round Birds to Your Backyard Many bird species throughout The Land Between stay in Canada year-round, rather than migrating South in the wintertime. Chickadees for example, do not actually migrate south, but rather move around a lot, looking for food and habitat. Black-capped Chickadees are the most common Chickadee …
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