Woodpeckers March to their own Beat
Spring is almost here. If you listen closely, you’ll hear songbirds announcing their presence with unique melodies. Woodpeckers …
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Keep migratory birds safe this fall
With fall around the corner, millions of birds will migrate through the Credit River Watershed to their wintering …
When it comes to fall yard clean up, doing less is best
As you prepare for your fall yard cleanup chores, we’ve got one simple and sustainable trick to keep …
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Become a Backyard Birder on Go Birding Day
The warm spring weather in April brings on many exciting changes in nature: snow changes to rain, flowers …
Creature Calls – Nature’s Soundtrack
In spring, the earth is buzzing with the sounds of wildlife. While field work is on hold right …
The Great Fall Migration
We don’t only see changing fall colours in trees. They’re also in the feathers of some birds. To …
Learn How to Attract Birds to Your Yard at CVC Workshop
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is hosting a free workshop where homeowners will learn how to attract birds to …
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Making your Garden the Talk of the Bug World
By CVC’s Josh Brooks, Assistant, Environmental Outreach (Rural) We often put bird baths in our gardens to give …
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Trumpeter Swans: A Treasure of the Credit
By CVC’s Meagan Ruffini, Marketing and Communications Associate It’s a warm spring day and the sun is shining …
Building a forest from the ground up at Rattray Marsh
If you’ve taken a trip to Rattray Marsh Conservation Area lately you’ll immediately notice the poor state of …
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Learn about Bug Hunting Birds at CVC Workshop
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is hosting a workshop for bird lovers and the bird curious. Bug Hunting Birds …
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It’s a Bug’s Life…and a Bird’s Too
Birds who hunt insects while in flight are known as aerial insectivores. These birds are able to perform …
Field Finds: Brewster’s Warbler
We recently discovered a Brewster’s Warbler (pictured above) in one of our conservation areas, while doing a breeding …
Very Hungry Birds
As all parents know, growing bodies are hungry. For adult birds, seeds and berries are great food sources, …
A New Visitor to Our Watershed
Article by CVC’s Sarah Labrie. The Dickcissel is said to be one of the most abundant breeding birds found …
Decode the secrets of bird behaviour with CVC
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) will host a grassland tour on Thursday, June 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. …
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