Backyard feeding of wild birds has long been an activity embraced by Canadians. In fact, 8.4 million Canadian households (61.5 per cent) buy wild bird feed, according to a new book Backyard Bird. . .
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By Carol Patterson
The bluebird of happiness may be more than a fanciful phrase. The more birds that are found in a neighbourhood, the happier people in that community are, according to the European Quality of Life Survey released a few years back.
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And there’s more happy news: A new generation of birdwatchers is taking notice of local bluebirds, helping to ensure these feathered creatures will continue to thrive in the Calgary area.
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