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One of the great joys of summer in Nova Scotia is the…

Mysterious and quirky Blue Jays are known for their bright blue bodies and noisy calls, squawking and chirping like they've got the latest gossip straight from the bird feeder.

Just like human love, bird love comes in many forms. Some birds form lifelong partnerships, others form bonds that last one or more breeding seasons, and some prefer a more casual, non-committal lifestyle. Here are some love languages of our local feathered friends.

The radiant red cardinal with its distinctive crest is a picture of the holiday season, spotted on tree ornaments, grandma’s holiday cards, and wrapping paper.

We have 11 species of owls in Nova Scotia — here are four of the more common (and coolest) wise fliers.

Living between southern Canada and South America, turkey vulture sightings are becoming increasingly common in Lunenburg County.

In the heart of the forest where the trees stand tall, a magnificent, mischievous creature rules the roost — the pileated woodpecker. With its vibrant plumage and distinctive "crazy laugh," pileateds have a knack for drilling holes in trees that would put any construction crew to shame.

Let’s dive into the wonderful world of the Belted Kingfisher. These small but mighty water kings are hard to miss with their blue-gray plumage, white collar, and shaggy crest. Females don a rusty ring on their bellies, a rare example of a female bird sporting more colour than a male. 

The South Shore  is the perfect place to soak up the sweet music of summer, whether it’s catching a Folk Harbour concert in Lunenburg, or enjoying the dulcet birdsong of this marvelous season. We are blessed to have so many delightful songbirds playing their summer soundtracks in Lunenburg County. 

There is perhaps no other bird that divides people so much as the Canada goose. We love them for their stately beauty and iconic V-shape flight patterns. We curse them for their large droppings, voracious appetites, and aggressive behaviour to perceived threats.