Science & NatureBackyard BirdsMore backyard birds More backyard birds December 1, 2013 by Brent Eades This week I had Tree Sparrows, House Finches and Dark-Eyed Juncos in sizable numbers. A few Goldfinches dropped by most days, and my usual Chickadees, Blue Jays and Mourning Doves were here daily. Dark-Eyed Junco House Finch female Goldfinch House Finch male Tree Sparrow Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Related Calling all curious young minds! Hands-on nature learning January 30, 2026 The Famous Last Words of Jane Goodall: November 23 November 19, 2025 $17,400 OTF grant improves safe trail access at Poole Family Nature Sanctuary November 14, 2025 FOLLOW US FacebookTwitter Latest Celebrating creativity and community: Casey Gayton wins the 2026 Noreen Young Award for the Arts June 29, 2026 Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 27, 2026 June 26, 2026 Diana’s Quiz – June 27, 2026 June 27, 2026 ADHS students create ‘memory boxes’ for parents who experience perinatal loss June 26, 2026 Strawberry Social BBQ and Bake Sale at Guthrie United Church, Clayton June 26, 2026 What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario babies June 26, 2026 From the Archives Gardening in Mississippi Mills: A bridge not quite far enough! Special meeting of Mississippi Mills Council this evening October 28 at 6 pm. Gardening in Almonte: A Really Big Garden Party!! The Millstone interviews Mrs. Claus Crave maple syrup, safely? Fulton’s can help Land Trust concerned about County rezoning proposal Herbaria – pressing thoughts Archbishop Prendergast to bless new altar at Holy Name of Mary Church in Almonte