Nuthatches, Chickadees, various Finches and Sparrows are just some of the birds that appreciate nuts and seeds at this time of year. Dense coniferous trees for shelter and protection, deciduous trees for perching, some berry bearing trees and shrubs, left over seed heads and a few feeders and you have an inviting garden for attracting birds in winter as well as summer. A healthy thriving habitat within the city can provide hours of pleasure, contribute to the overall health of bird populations as well as contribute to a balanced and sustainable world.
Cranbrook's anuual bird count will be happening December 27th - meet at Elizabeth Lake 8:45am. Phone Greg Ross – 250 489-2566 for more information.
Bird Studies Canada tells us…
In 1900, American ornithologist Frank Chapman asked birders across North America to head out on Christmas Day to count the birds in their home towns and submit the results as the first "Christmas Bird Census." The Christmas Bird Count, as it is now called, is conducted in over 2000 localities across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These bird observations,have been amassed into a huge database that reflects the distribution and numbers of winter birds over time.
Just a few of Cranbrook's feathered residents this last week:
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