Author: The Wild Bird Store

LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD May 14, 2022—after more than 36,000 votes cast, Calgarians chose the Black-capped chickadee to be the City of Calgary’s official bird. In order to effectively attract Black-capped chickadees, you must meet their basic needs for … Read More

LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00am to 5:00pm to  celebrate  THE WILD BIRD STORE’S 25th ANNIVERSARY Featuring Myrna Pearman and Dr. David Bird  (see page 5 for more details)                                                                Mac’s Dad, Doug  was an avid birder … Read More

LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Like so many others in Calgary, you may have noticed the absence of Blue jays in your backyard. During breeding/nesting season, Blue jays tend to be very private and may shy away from areas they … Read More

LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Worldwide there are three species of waxwings:  Cedar, Bohemian (both can be seen throughout North America) and Japanese.  The Cedar waxwing gets its name in part due to the brightly coloured wax-like tips on their … Read More

American Robin vs. European Robin LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD American robins are members of the thrush family. These birds typically join large flocks of other robins during the fall and winter. Look for American robins across the U.S., Canada … Read More

LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD · The American goldfinch is the only finch species that molt twice a year.  The first time is in the spring when the males get their bright yellow feathers, and the second is at the end … Read More

LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Want to know when the Hummingbirds will arrive in Alberta?  Track their migration on line.  When they are two weeks away, put your feeders out (if the nights are still cold, you may have to … Read More