Today Bird House Nature Company spotlights local photographer Arni Stinnissen. Arni Stinnissen and ArniWorks are familiar names to many for his stunning nature photography and photographic reproductions. The subtitle he uses on his website “Capturing the Beauty of Nature” is the perfect caption to describe his work. He is a self-taught photographer, a member of Ontario Field Ornithologists and resides in Bruce Peninsula. Arni, weaves his technical camera skills with his innate ability to convey emotion and personality in his subject matter once the shutter engages. The final compositions capture fleeting moments, ones that portray the beauty, simplicity, and fragility of nature. A handful of mentions of where you might have seen his photographs include Couchiching Conservancy and the National Audubon Society. ...
Mary Lou was born and raised in rural Ontario. This background fuels her passion for painting wildlife and nature. Being completely self taught, she has been developing her skills since childhood. Her desire for realism, inspires her to research and study in detail her subjects. You will discover in her painting her sensitivity, honesty and love of nature. When asked if she had a favourite bird she quickly replies, “chickadee because they are happy and joyful whether you feed them or not they are there for you." The reclaimed cedar shakes originate in 2 foot pieces which are cut in lengths to Mary Lou’s specifications. The centre is sanded creating a smooth surface and primed to accept the acrylic paint...
To accommodate wild birds needs at different times of the year, Mill Creek Seed Company have formulated different “seasonally adjusted” blends to fit the needs of a variety of birds during seasonal changes of the year. Each season, Mill Creek Seed Co. combines dozens of different ingredients to provide the birds with the best possible nutrition available. "Seasons Woodlands" spring formulation is high in protein for muscle development and stamina (migration, breeding & food collection for their young). It contains fruit for migratory fruit eating birds and oyster shells to help digestion adding needed calcium for egg production. Micronized ingredients are added to convert the sugars and make these ingredients digestible. The summer blend accommodates birds that stay for the summer. The winter blend is high in carbohydrates...
Due to the interest in keeping squirrels away from the bird feeders, a great question we are asked is, do we carry seed treated with hot pepper. The question is prompted by those looking for solutions to squirrels dining at the bird feeders.We do not carry bird seed that has been treated with a pepper substance.Our position takes into consideration that the possibility and data is beginning to emerge to support, that although the birds cannot taste the pepper, their inner systems recognize the heat and begin to lower the bird’s body temperature. Under certain conditions such as low temperatures in winter this may affect the bird’s ability to survive as it is not registering an optimum body temperature. There...
Mill Creek Seed Company is the sole supplier of wild bird seed to Bird House Nature Company. They were chosen due to their integrity to supply only the best seed available in the market. Each blend is carefully formulated by Paul Bennett, Canada's leading ornithological nutritionist. With each formulation, Paul prepares his blend to account for the Canadian climate, the immediate surrounding environment and the seasonal variations that affect the needs of birds. Priority is given to the quality of ingredients and the nutritional requirements of birds. Mill Creek Seed Company is strictly in the wild bird seed business. They are not a large box store supplying a chemical company, nor a pet food or livestock feed manufacturing company. Mill Creek...
