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
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Friday March 4th **Sorry! Excludes optics, books, cards and consignment items** No curbside, no phone calls, no rainchecks Re-cycle discount still applies VALID ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing challenges procuring seed, there … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Friday March 4th **Sorry! Excludes optics, books, cards and consignment items** No curbside, no phone calls, no rainchecks Re-cycle discount still applies VALID ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Merlins are falcons, not hawks. Merlins were once known … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD As we enter a new year, Kris, Dave and Staff would like to wish all our customers who continue to support The Wild Bird Store a very Happy New Year. The backyard birding community continues … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD REDPOLLS Common & Hoary redpolls will quickly gather numerous whole seeds and store them in an expandable section of their throat called the diverticulum. Once they have flown to the safety of dense cover, they … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Blue jays are known for their intelligence and complex social systems with tight family bonds. Their fondness for acorns is credited with helping spread oak trees after the last glacial period. The Blue jay frequently … Read More
