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2024 Orillia 55+ Winter Games

Orillia is hosting the Ontario 55+ Winter Games from February 6th to 8th. Artists are once again involved in elevating the appearance of Downtown Orillia. Mississaga Street is sporting original art from local artists. The round discs attached to snow white winter sleds are themed to winter and sports. Come for a stroll and be dazzled with the ice sculptures! For more information here is a link to Orillia Matters For details click on Ontario 55+ Winter Games NOTE: Athletes will be visiting downtown Orillia the evening of Wednesday, February 7th. To welcome them downtown there will be businesses open with later hours. Bird House Nature Company will be open from 10-8 on Wednesday, February 7th. From 5-8 we will...

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Community Installment of Squirrel Buster Plus Feeders

As we move along into 2024, we would like to thank all our customers who have supported our small local business in Orillia. In keeping with our desire to support the community, one of our 2022 initiatives was the installation Squirrel Buster Plus wild bird feeders in Orillia senior and care homes and Mariposa Hospice in Orillia. Why Install Bird Feeders in the community?"Nature has an essential yet underrated influence on human wellness. It triggers feelings of awe, joy, connection, self-reflection, and holistic wellness. A simple way that many North Americans engage with nature is through their bird feeders. Birds cast no disparity toward age, gender, ethnicity, health, able-ness, etc. They simply exist and through the practice of observation, they...

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Bird Feeders and Winter Care

The importance of Keeping Wild Bird Feeders Full in the Winter Winter Survival: Wild birds struggle to find food in cold winter months, and a full bird feeder provides them with a vital food source to survive the harsh conditions. Energy Boost: Birds need extra energy to stay warm in the cold. A well-stocked feeder helps them maintain their energy levels through high-calorie seeds and nuts. Species Diversity: A variety of bird species may visit your feeder during winter, offering a wonderful opportunity for birdwatching and contributing to the overall biodiversity in your area. Entertainment for All Ages: Watching birds at a feeder can be a delightful and educational activity for people of all ages, providing a sense of connection...

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Black Capped Chickadee, FLAP Canada, Flight Friendly Bird Tape

The black-capped chickadee is one of the most widespread, year round resident in Canada. They nest from the northern forests, to the southern parks of suburban areas. Chickadee calls are complex and language-like, communicating information on identity and recognition of other flocks as well as predator alarms and contact calls. The more dee notes in a chickadee-dee-dee call, the higher the threat level. Even when temperatures are far below zero, chickadees virtually always sleep in their own individual cavities. In rotten wood, they can excavate nesting and roosting holes entirely on their own. The best bird feeder for chickadees is a caged feeder where they feel safe feeding at a tube feeder surrounded by a cage. FLAP CANADAA great source...

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Fun Fact Sunday, Roasted Peanuts for Birds, Feather Friendly BIRD TAPE & Squirrel Bungee

FUN FACT SUNDAYTo experts, anting is something of a mysterious behaviour where birds rub insects, usually ants, on their feathers and skin. Some birds will sit still on an anthill and patiently allow the creatures to crawl freely through their feathers. At other times, they have been seen to pick the ants up with their beaks and rub themselves with the tiny insects. Sensing a threat, the ants shoot a spray of formic acid from their abdomens or anal glands, which is absorbed into the bird's body and acts as a natural insecticide For additional information on Anting details click this link Wikipedia Photo Credit - Tony Austin 2021 (Metchosin,B.C.photographer) at Victoria's Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary Article Source - Jessica Stewart - CBC Canada MILL CREEK...

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