FUN FACT SUNDAY Trumpeter swans are native to Ontario while mute swans are not.The name mute for this swan species was due to their hoarse, muffled trumpet or bugle call given during territorial defense. It doesn't carry like the calls of other swan species. Mute swans also make an explosive snorting or hissing sound when threatened or disturbed. Their aggressive behavior and voracious appetites can disturb local ecosystems, displace native species, and even pose a hazard to humans. The black knob at the base of the male mute swan's bill swells during the breeding season and becomes noticeably larger than the female's. The rest of the year the difference between the sexes is not obvious. The mute swan is reported...
SWEET ARRIVAL TO BIRD HOUSE NATURE COMPANYBird House Nature Company is excited to add some sweet treats on our shelves by way of Candy Shoppe (store located on Hwy.11 southbound). FINDING WALDOManticore Books, your community bookstore is the largest independent bookstore north of Toronto and for the month of July the source for a fun adventure of Finding Waldo. In celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, Candlewick Press is teaming up with independent bookstores for some hide and seek fun! There is no charge to participate. For more info on Finding Waldo in downtown Orillia visit Manticore Books for a passport and details about the participation of more than 20 downtown businesses. Manticore's Where's Waldo party is to be held on Saturday July 22nd. If you want to add to the fun,...
While we as humans are experiencing the effects and taking precautions during the wildfires in Ontario and Quebec, Bird House Nature Company would like to remind everyone how important it is to have clean water and clean feeders available for the wild birds that transit through your area while the fires continue to affect wildlife. Now is the time to be extra vigilant in keeping your bird baths and feeders clean. How are birds affected by wildfires? Smoke from wildfires is extremely hazardous to birds, which have sensitive and specialized respiratory systems. According to a study by the U.S. Geological Survey, “Wildfire smoke has the potential to impact migratory birds at a geographic scale far beyond the bounds of the fires that generate...
Hummingbirds and Baltimore Orioles are on their way. Are you ready for their arrival? Click here for a current map of migrating hummingbirds as they cross over from the United States and into Ontario. It is always awe-inspiring to follow their long intuitive migration journey. If you are new to attracting hummingbirds with feeders, timing will matter. Hummingbirds will spot your feeder if they are nearby or as they pass on the migration route. They tend to be return visitors once a known feeder is established. Some years the hummingbirds arrive before the nectar supplying flowers are in bloom. Feeders become a reliable source with nectar specially created for hummingbirds. Suggested timing for hummingbird feeders is approximately one week before...
Bird House Nature Company is excited to introduce a new vendor, Nature Lion and a new product, indoor mushroom growing kits. We have four mushroom kits to choose from; White Oyster, Black Oyster, Pink Oyster and Lion's Mane mushrooms. We share our excitement in offering you a quality edible product that will add the umami taste sensation to your favourite recipes. Why grow your own mushrooms?* Eat Fresh. Eat Organic.* More nutritional value* Taste mushrooms at peak freshness* Grow your own food indoor all year round* Educational opportunity to share with the family Why choose Nature Lion?* Foraged and grown in Canada* 100% guaranteed to grow* Yield up to 1.5 lbs.* Possible additional 2-3 yields* More substrate (guaranteed 100% organic)...
