The great horned owl won 33.2 per cent of the votes in a contest started in early May by the District of Saanich and the Swan ...

A much less appreciated member of the Keystone Guild is the harry wicket, also known as the heigh-ho, wake-up, walk-up, wick-up, yarrup and gawker bird.

While hearing woodpeckers do their thing can get a little tiresome, the birds are actually great to have around. Here's how ...

Last week, a day like all days, though perhaps less futile than most. I was out for a walk. Some call it a scholarly pursuit; others, a mere diversion. Here, ...

Highly recognizable with piercing yellow eyes, feathered tufts and commanding presence, the great horned owl is a year-round resident of Saanich. It captured the top vote by a fair margin at 33.2 per ...

With its bright golden mantle and jet-black body, it would be hard to mistake the yellow-headed blackbird for any other species.

Just as the sun sank behind the La Plata Mountains northwest of Sunnyside Farms on Saturday evening, something magical ...

Learn what a yellow-headed blackbird looks like and where to find this bird. Also discover facts about their sounds, nests, ...

Tired of woodpeckers damaging your property? Learn effective methods to keep woodpeckers away and protect your home from ...