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1830 Gainsborough Rd
London, ON, N6H 5L2
Canada
519-471-6870
London Ontario Bird Feeders, Bird Seed, and Gift store. We carry dog food & toys, bird houses, Squirrel Busters, candles, Batty's Bath, Bee by the Sea, and so much more. Come in and check us out!
Bird Feeders, Bird Seed, and Gift Shop located in London! Follow along with our News from the Store!
Many birds have continued to find their food in the wild so feeders might not have been as busy during the month of October as you might have expected....until now! We had a much cooler day yesterday and frost this morning. The result? LOTS of birds visiting the feeders!!
F House Finch & M Northern Cardinal at feeder filled with Safflower Seed!!
Our summer weather in October has continued with a simply outstanding weekend of warm temperatures and great sightings! Red-winged Blackbirds have been filling the trees, sightings of White-throated Sparrows, Eastern Bluebirds & others continue, while the amazing displays in the sky at sunset and sunrise would knock your socks off! The leaf colour hasn't been the greatest but there are some good spots one can find! Enjoy your week!!
Some folks reported Juncos in their gardens a week or so ago...we finally have them in ours as of yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 19!! This morning there are a few more providing some great entertainment as they chase each other through the yard. They are wonderful visitors around the feeders, often referred to as the "snowbird"!!
Dark-eyed Junco "snowbird"
Temperatures this fall have been on a bit more of a roller coaster than usual and it looks as though the trend may continue for a bit yet! It is often difficult to know what to wear on a cooler morning, especially if the temperatures are fairly mild later on in the day. As well, whether you are spending time around a campfire, in a hockey rink, or running out for groceries, these ponchos/wraps/capes might prove to be the perfect solution for a simple, extra layer! Other items also available!
We have had reports of Juncos in our area....yesterday and this past Saturday! When these lovely birds return to our area from their nesting grounds further north, we know it is a sure sign that the seasons are changing or will be changing. Juncos are often seen below feeders or on the forest floor, but are also regular visitors to feeders throughout the fall & winter season with one of their favourite seeds being White Millet. If you didn't know, Dark-eyed Juncos are one of the most common birds throughout North America...and a feeder favourite of so many!!
Dark-eyed Junco January 2017
Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, a wonderful holiday weekend!!
We're open today 9 to 5, Closed Sunday & Monday
THANKS for supporting local ~
A few other items that you may not know that we have or that have just arrived.....
LOCAL GARLIC - from Komoka
LOCAL PORK including chops, bacon, sausage -
from "The Whole Pig" - Dashwood
(Last night, we enjoyed more delish chops on the BBQ...conveniently offered in a packages of 2!)
CLOVERMEAD HONEY - You probably know we have this yummy honey...did you know we have their RAW HONEY??!!
We hadn't seen the Bluebirds since July but on Sunday, Sept. 24 and on Sunday, October 1, we were delighted to see them and capture a few shots!! Such beautiful birds, they sure do bring some peace, some calm when it is most needed.....
Following recent events, we send our heartfelt thoughts & sincerest sympathies to all affected
From now until November 30, share a photo of your favourite #Places Worth Protecting and Telus will donate $5 to Nature Conservancy Canada!! As well, entrants will get the chance to win an essential phone from Telus! So, get uploading your photos and see others from across the country as they appear on a map...how fun is that!!
In addition, here's some info how Birdwatching Apps play a role in conservation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Hawk Cliff this past weekend - the Monarch and Raptor presentations were excellent! All attendees were delighted to learn about the life cycle and stages of the Monarchs, then were treated to tagging and release demonstrations...how special!! Following this, we were introduced to an American Kestrel, Sharp-shinned Hawk and Northern Harrier. Once the presentation and question/answer segment concluded, many took advantage of closeup photo opportunities then also saw the birds released! The event continues this coming Saturday & Sunday!
American Kestrel during the presentation at Hawk Cliff during Hawk Cliff Weekends!
You just never know what the birds in the garden might be up to until you take a wander around. Last week, we noticed some movement in one of our birdhouses. Somebody was inside and occasionally sticking their head out the entrance hole. Figuring it was probably a House Sparrow, when we investigated further, we were quite surprised to see a cute Downy Woodpecker providing the entertainment! It was definitely a fun surprise on a September day!
Friends of Rondeau Provincial Park present their "Monarch Migration Festival" on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Along with a visit to a beautiful spot in Ontario, enjoy tagging demonstrations, an artisan market, hikes, crafts and more!!
September is a great month for many wonderful events, including but not limited to, fall migration festivals!! One of these is coming up ~ HAWK CLIFF WEEKENDS at Hawk Cliff near Port Stanley, Ontario. Here's the details from the website of Thames Talbot Land Trust, one of the partners ~
"This annual event has been hosted for over 40 years by the St Thomas Field Naturalists Club (STFNC), Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders, and volunteers of Monarch Watch. Thames Talbot Land Trust is pleased to be a partner on this event again this year."
"The Hawk Cliff Weekends is a free outdoor event taking place on September 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th from 11am-3:30pm each day. Come out and celebrate the amazing fall migration in a beautiful setting at Hawk Cliff Woods."
"Highlights include":
While we are experiencing cooler than normal temperatures in this area and throughout the province, the Hummingbirds continue to visit the nectar feeders and the flowers around the garden. Some bring a smile just by perching & preening! Please keep feeders cleaned & filled for some time yet....some Hummingbirds may have moved on, some are still hanging around and others that nested further north will continue to travel through our area. The Hummingbirdswill appreciate the nourishment that your nectar feeders will provide as they prepare for the long journey south. These tiny miracles never cease to amaze and entertain...enjoy them while they are here!!
Ruby-throated Hummingbird September 6 2017
If you are in the Toronto area or planning a trip that way this weekend, Sat. Sept. 9, Sun. Sept. 10, you may want to check out the Canadian Pet Expo!! It is happening at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
2016 LONDON INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
This year's Festival of Hawks takes place at Holiday Beach Conservation Area over three weekends this month - Sept. 9/10, Sept. 16/17 and Sept. 23/24 - and runs from 9am to 3pm each day!! A variety of activities for the whole family will be offered - banding demos, live Hawk displays, photography workshops, bird & nature walks & much more!!
It's the first day of school, the first week of school for oh so many....we wish everyone lots of wonderful learning & teaching experiences!! Have a great Tuesday, Sept. 5 2017!!
"POP" Baltimore Oriole doing some teaching around the feeders July, 2017
As Labour Day is a stat holiday, we will be closed....back to regular hours Tuesday, Sept. 5!! Hope everyone is enjoying a great holiday weekend!!
