Here are the 10 tips to watch more birds and enjoy your bird sightings – 1. Hush up – Birds are easily surprised by clear commotions and will escape to cover. It is beyond difficult to sneak up a bird. Since birds hear obviously superior to people do. By limiting
Major Migrations
It is well known that some birds make miraculous journeys across the country and beyond. Migratory patterns occur all over the globe, particularly for birds seeking to leave colder climates to find more temperate warmer ones in the south for winter. In this section we’ll explore some of the migrations
Commonly spotted Vancouver birds
House sparrows and starlings are commonly found in gardens, but what about some of the more colourful varieties? If you keep a look out you may see some of these wild birds visiting your garden. Steller’s Jay The Steller’s Jay is a relative of the Blue Jay. If you spot
Real money games for birdwatchers
For adults only: If you are 19+ you might like the idea of playing bird themed games with a chance to win thousands of dollars. If angry birds isn’t doing it for you and you have money to spare on gambling entertainment as a bird fan you might enjoy these
Bird watching in Vancouver
We have already explored some of the commonly spotted birds in Vancouver. Others include black capped chickadees, well known for their chick-a-dee-dee-dee bird call. These cute little birds can be found in city and suburban areas in gardens and woodlands all year round. Other commonly spotted birds include House Sparrows,
Global bird festivals
Delta Birding Festival, Spain Held in Delta de l’Ebre in Catalonia, Spain in September each year. The Delta Birding Festival attracts bird watchers and photographers from around the world. During the festival there are conferences, talks and courses available for visitors to attend. The proceeds from ticket sales go back
Bird Migration Canada and USA
There are 4 major flyways in the USA. A flyway is what it sounds like… a highway for birds! The flyways run north to south as migratory routes for birds leaving the colder northern climates to head to warmer, more temperate ones in Winter. Obviously there are many smaller routes
Vancouver international bird festival
August 2018 was marked by the Vancouver International Bird Festival. The event was held in coordination with the International Ornithological Congress which was hosted in Vancouver that summer. Locals and visitors were treated to a range of fun and interesting activities to get the whole family involved. Activities included the
Canadian Bird Watching Destinations
Point Pelee National Park, Ontario You can enjoy nature all year round in this exceptionally diverse parkland. Huge swathes of Monarch butterflies can be seen in Autumn, and in Spring you’ll see a wonderful spectrum of migratory birdlife. Nearly 400 species of bird have been spotted in this area, so
Birdwatching with children
Getting your kids interested in birdwatching can be educational and a fun way to spend quality time together. Fostering an interest in nature is vital to help safeguard species and encourage environmentally friendly lifestyles for the next generation. Even if you don’t spot a single bird, just being outdoors is
