Category: Feathered Friends

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…Continue readingThe Loon – A beautiful haunting

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…Continue readingGardening for the birds

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…Continue readingBlue jays are not the backyard bullies it is said they are

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…Continue readingSomething to celebrate

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 windows…Continue readingTwo to six doing it right

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…Continue readingAll about attracting & feeding wild birds

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…Continue readingMourning Dove

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…Continue readingHow to attract the magnificent pileated woodpecker