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Because of the number of bird species in this section of "Wild Birds in Ontario" we have decided to make finding these birds easier for our readers.
We have therefore, divided them into easier-to-find groups and will be soon adding to the information available.
Birdwatching has been a long-time hobby of mine, and this area of Ontario is rich with bird life - from the fleeting glimpses of Hummingbirds in the Summer, to the arrival of the graceful Tundra Swans each Spring, the birds of this area are well worth watching.
The great thing about observing birds is that it can be enjoyed by young and old alike, it costs very little - binoculars and a Bird Book, and can be enjoyed year-round, and may start a love of Nature that will last a life-time.
So, if you are a parent or grandparent who wants to spend more time with the young people in your family, consider encouraging your family to join you in enjoying the beautiful wild birds in Ontario!
BACKYARD BIRDS
will take you to information about the Robin, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Chickadee, Nuthatch and the Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Red Winged Blackbirds, Grackles, Cow-birds, Baltimore Orioles, Carolina Wrens, House Wrens, Eastern Bluebirds.
OWLS will take you to information about various Owls of Southern Ontario, including the Short Eared Owl, Snowy Owl, Great Horned Owl and Screech Owl.
RAPTORS AND VULTURES will take you to info about the Red Tailed Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, and Turkey Vulture.
WATERFOWL AND SHORE BIRDS will take you to information about the Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Merganser, Ruddy Duck, Teal, Bufflehead, Tundra Swan, Blue Heron and the Killdeer.
GAME BIRDS including the Canada Goose, Mallard, Woodcock, Snipe and Wild Turkey
WOODPECKERS including the Pileated Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker and the Flicker.
ELUSIVE BIRDS -these are some birds that I don't often see, including the Grey Catbird, the
Eastern Bluebird,
the Kingfisher, Kingbird, Shrike and Indigo Bunting.
I just found a wonderful website that gives lots of information about North American Birds and how to attract them to your backyard. You can find out what kind of food to use to attract a particular bird, how to provide the right kind of plants and shrubs and lots of other interesting facts for bird lovers. Be sure to check out
"A Home for Wild Birds"
website.
Do you have a favourite bird?
Do you have a great story about your favourite wild Ontario birds? Are there wild birds coming to your yard or garden?
Do you feed the birds in the Winter? Have you seen a rare bird lately?
We invite you to share your stories and pictures with our readers!
What Other Visitors Have Said
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Can you tell me?
l like these birds, but have no idea the name of them. l know they dive deep in the water for fish and they are in the water at Hamilton Bayfront trails,...
Accidental Sighting
I work for the municipality of Bluewater in Ontario, right next to the infamous Gold Coast of Lake Huron. I was plowing the snow off the narrow sideroad ...
Can anyone identify this bird?
This pretty bird has been coming to my back yard and feeder for a couple of days now. I am not sure what it is! Does anyone here know what kind of bird ...
What are these - Sandhill Cranes?
We were biking along Thurstonia Road in Dunsford, Ontario when we saw these two birds feeding in a farmers field.
Can you please let us know what they ...
Albino Beauty
Two days ago I was in my back yard, when this white thing flew by ...... I grabbed my camera and took a few shots.
Well, it was an albino bird and ...
Double Crested Cormorant?
On April 26, 2009 I visited High Park in Toronto with my camera I took a picture of a bird I had never seen before.
It was a relatively big bird, smaller ...
Bird Nest Maintenance.
I have a question about three bird's nests in our garden.
They where occupied during the summer by the lowly Sparrows, and my question is, do I clean ...
Pure White Bird
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I live in Southwestern Ontario near Woodstock. We had a pure white bird at our bird feeder this morning. It was a little bigger than a finch. I have never ...
If you are interested in other Wild birds in Ontario, check out the following sites for more information.
Wild Birds North Site - feeders for Wild Birds in Ontario
Bird feeders, Bird houses and Back yard decor
Ontario Field Ornithologists
You'll find lots of information for those interested in wild birds in Ontario
Long Point Bird Observatory
Information on the work of the Birders at Long Point including figures on wild birds spotted in that area
Bird Studies Canada
Lots of Links to information on Wild Birds in Ontario and to Worldwide Birding
Turkey Vultures
These essential birds are common in Southern Ontario during the summer, and can be seen circling overhead as they search for food or glide higher on the thermals
St Thomas Field Naturalists
Up to date information about their Wednesday Evening Spring Walks in the area
