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Why do birds really migrate in the fall?
It isn’t so much to escape the cold but to find enough food to survive
How to be eco-friendly when mowing your lawn
Helping insects survive is more valuable than practically anything else we do to help nature
Canada Jay is the best choice to be our national bird
The Canada jay lives and breeds almost entirely in Canada, is found coast to coast to coast, and is entrenched in our entire history
What to do when you see wildlife on urban trails
Four tips on making wildlife encounters of every description safe and enjoyable for all parties
There’s room for everyone in nature – if we’re respectful
The only time we need to stand up is when nature is negatively impacted by someone’s actions
When is the right time to mow hay fields to protect birds?
Knowing birds’ behaviour and nesting habits allows nesting and mowing to coexist
Can beavers catch chronic wasting disease?
New research suggests beavers may be susceptible to the fatal illness – increasing spread between species
My neighbour the osprey in all its grandeur
These magnificent birds often nest in odd places, such as the light standards and hydroelectric towers
Forestry grad harvests his passion for the outdoors into a career
Fergus McSween is applying his new knowledge of forests, plants and animals to help protect them
Does the internet make us better naturalists?
Too much information makes it harder to find answers
New approach using species traits could be critical for conservation efforts
Could help scientists better predict how climate change will affect all life
Uptick in avian flu cases poses little threat to humans
Risk of transmission to people and pets is very low unless you’re regularly in contact with birds
