Wednesday 17 December 2014

Feeding Backyard Birds in Winter and Celebrity Birders

Winter time means winter feed for wild birds. On this episode of the Wild Bird Watcher I chat with Kris from the Wild Bird Store in Calgary about the feeds that you should be putting out in the winter months to keep the wild birds coming back and healthy. We also talk about some celebrity backyard birders who have dropped by the store.


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Friday 31 October 2014

Preventing Bird Strikes

Bird strikes – One of the big concerns for wild bird watchers are bird strikes on your windows. It’s heartbreaking when you see either a stunned or dead bird on the ground. Certain times of year it is more of a problem than other times due to outdoor lighting conditions. Bird strikes are preventable and not just for people who have feeders in their backyards. Kris from the Wild Bird Store talks more about the problem and solutions.


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Friday 17 October 2014

Squirrels: Love Em Or Hate Em And What To Do About It

There is no middle ground with Squirrels for bird watchers: They either are a huge pain or they are hugely entertaining. This week I talk with Kris from the Wild Bird Store about the relationship with Squirrels and some things you can do.

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Monday 29 September 2014

Bird House Cleaning for Winter

Getting your backyard ready for winter bird watching includes some housecleaning – bird house cleaning. It’s important for birds who winter here to have shelter from the cold. On this episode information about how to properly prepare your bird house and a few ideas on other ways to help out.


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Wednesday 10 September 2014

Who's Heading South

It’s that time of year in Calgary and Southern Alberta when the migratory backyard birds either start to think about heading south or they are already on their way. On this episode I discuss who is on their way and – believe it or not – who has yet to come.

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http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW1_Packing_Their_Bags.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/