Falling for winter
With the lovely Fall season upon us, it is a perfect time to think about feeding wild birds in winter. Getting the right setup ready in fall will help you
The Loon – A beautiful haunting
Living in Canada is a great thing for nature lovers. We are so fortunate to have such a diverse amount of habitat to be able to enjoy everything Mother Nature
Gardening for the birds
There is no question as to what season is the most exciting when it comes to wild birds; spring is IT! Migration brings many new species that are here for
Blue jays are not the backyard bullies it is said they are
One of the most popular and widely recognized backyard birds is the Blue jay. This bird is not only colourful in appearance but also in character. A highly entertaining creature
Something to celebrate
25 years later, the Preferred Perch is still blazing trails in Manitoba November holds some important dates for The Preferred Perch. First, November 1st marks the 25th anniversary of the
Two to six doing it right
I enjoy feeding birds all year long but there is something about the summer season that makes me love it so much more. The beautiful colours of birds, having my…
All about attracting & feeding wild birds
Sherrie Versluis The hobby of attracting and feeding wild birds is the second biggest hobby in all of North America. Gardening is number one but for many, the two go
Mourning Dove
Doves have long been revered as a symbol of peace but the history of how the dove became so cherished has a few different tales. One is in the biblical
How to attract the magnificent pileated woodpecker
Everyone who feeds wild birds takes great pleasure in seeing new specie at their feeders. There is nothing more thrilling than attracting a rare or unusual bird. These are the