Science & NatureBackyard BirdsBackyard birds Backyard birds October 27, 2013 by Brent Eades My yard has been fairly busy this week during this transitional time of year for birds. Plenty of Blue Jays, Mourning Doves, Juncos, White-Throated Sparrows, House Finches, Grackles and a Song Sparrow or two. Mourning Dove Blue Jay Dark-eyed Junco House Finch White-Throated Sparrow Song Sparrow Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Related Field Naturalists talk: ‘World Heritage Sites in Canada’ April 14, 2024 Cliff Bennett Nature Bursary: Ready for 2024 student applicants! March 26, 2024 Summary of MFVN Nature Talk, February 15 March 1, 2024 FOLLOW US FacebookTwitter Latest EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton Place April 17, 2024 An Almonte baby boom April 17, 2024 Brenda Edgerton — obituary April 17, 2024 Illuminated by Small Miracles April 17, 2024 Almonte Tennis Club: New members welcome April 17, 2024 Tomato Trout April 14, 2024 From the Archives Gay Cook’s Strawberry Shortcake Orchids in bloom at Purdon Conservation Area Rick Mercer visits Almonte District High School April 2 at 8 pm on CBC TV Phone scammers on the prowl again in town What does a Heritage Conservation District mean to property owners? Rick Mercer says about ADHS: "When it comes to generosity, size does not matter" What is that … A Dragonfly or a Damselfly? What Is That … Canadian Beastie?