Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
Even in John V. Dennis’ “Complete Guide To Birdfeeding,” (1975), it is referred to as “thistle seed,” but the author is quick to point out that the seed is in reality niger seed (Guizotia abyssinica), a seed of the niger plant native to Ethiopia. …
Presqu’ile is fortunate in having a number of dedicated local birders constantly keeping an eye out for birds in the park. Sightings can be recorded and viewed at the Bird Sightings Board, located in the parking lot at the entrance to the campgrounds. In…
* ANNOUNCEMENT * QUINTE AREA SIGHTINGS has been discontinued after an amazing run of 20 years! My sincere thanks to all those who kept me updated with their regular sightings. For local sightings of interest, may I recommend: KINGSTON AREA BIRD SIGHTINGS , Updated…
(courtesy of Ontario Field Ornithologists) Who is the code for? This Code of Birding Ethics is for all of those who observe or photograph birds. It was adopted in 1994 and updated in 2016. Please follow this code. Distribute it and teach it to…
USING NATIVE GRASSES ON YOUR PROPERTY Environments with full sun, drought-like summers and cold winters are ideal for native grasses. One would have to conclude that this summer provided ideal conditions for prairie grasses, so it seems appropriate to focus on a variety of…
Welcome to the newly revamped Picton Farm Supply web page! Choose below whether you want to enter the Home and Garden section or the Farm section. THE HOME AND GARDEN SECTION: Looking for bird feeders, bird feed, nest boxes, garden accents, or pet supplies?…
BACKYARD NATURALIZATION – Attracting Birds and Other Wildlife Species to Your Premises As environmental awareness increases, it is only to be expected that some of this interest might be directed to our own backyards. There are concerns about what we are putting on our…