Now that we are a few weeks past the winter solstice, the shortest day of any year is but a memory. From the solstice on we gain a few seconds and then...
Author - Elaine and Don Cassidy
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
On the Trail of the Mountain Bluebird Part Three: Box 15 Nemesis, Curious Cows & Reflections
It would be remiss of me not to describe the importance of wearing a hat while nest-box checking. Now, the hat itself did not provide protection in the...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
On the Trail of the Mountain Bluebird Part One: In The Beginning
Our shared experiences in birding sometimes opens doors to unexpected opportunities. Such was the case this April, when we received an email from Susan Church...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
On the Trail of the Mountain Bluebird Part One: In The Beginning
Our shared experiences in birding sometimes opens doors to unexpected opportunities. Such was the case this April, when we received an email from Susan Church...
Arts • Columnists • Features - Elaine and Don Cassidy
The Bird Seed Thief
My partner in birding, Elaine takes an annual adventure to one of Canada’s favourite islands to visit family and friends. Elaine recently returned from a three...
Columnists • Features - Elaine and Don Cassidy
Crows Feet Birding with Don & Elaine
Although changing climate patterns have contributed to the changing geographical ranges of birds, there are still times when the term “irruptive” applies. I...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
My Nasally Nuthatch
Known by a variety of names, the “upside-down bird” in Newfoundland, “tomtit” in Nova Scotia, “cardy bird” in New Brunswick, and “little quank” in Ontario, the...
Identifying duck species is always engaging and can be challenging, as there can be many similarities between duck species, such as the mallard and northern...
