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Bird Tweet of the Week: Eastern Wood-Pewee

July 14, 2014

The Eastern Wood-Pewee gets its name from its distinct two-syllable song, which can be confused with that of...

3 reasons to celebrate nature in your NatureHood

July 9, 2014

Bird Day Ottawa was a great success this year, drawing close to a thousand people in the Ottawa-Gatineau area...

Bird Tweet of the Week: Gray Catbird

July 7, 2014

The Gray Catbird, known in French as Moqueur chat, is a champion mimicker that can make an ordinary...

Bird Tweet of the Week: Baltimore Oriole

June 30, 2014

In the 17th century, Lord Baltimore, the first Governor of the Province of Maryland, had a coat of...

Bird Tweet of the Week: Warbling Vireo

June 16, 2014

The Warbling Vireo, known in French as Viréo mélodieux, is a very vocal bird that sings regularly throughout...

Bird Tweet of the Week: Grasshopper Sparrow

June 9, 2014

The Grasshopper Sparrow is considered a rare songbird in our Ottawa region. It prefers to nest and feed...

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