Bird Friendly Sarnia

Endangered Red-Headed Woodpecker at Risk: Highway 413 Threatens Critical Habitat

Once a common sight across North America, the Red-headed Woodpecker is now fighting for survival. #hwy413 #redheadedwoodpecker #birds #protect #restore

goldfinches bring life to feeders with their playful flocks and sweet calls!

Fun Fact
• They undergo a complete feather molt twice a year—males turn bright yellow in spring!

Help them thrive: provide nyjer seeds, fresh water and plant native wildflowers. #AmericanGoldfinch #WinterBirds #birds

Known for its grey crest and bold personality!

Fun Fact

Their “peter-peter” song is a familiar sound in wooded areas.

Help them thrive: offer sunflower seeds, suet, and a heated water source, and maintain mature trees. #TuftedTitmouse #WinterBirds #SarniaBirds #bird

adding beauty and song to snowy landscapes.

Fun Fact:
• Cardinals mate for life and often sing duets to strengthen their bond.

Help them thrive: provide sunflower or safflower seeds, plant native shrubs for shelter, and offer fresh water. #NorthernCardinal #WinterBirds #SarniaBirds

known for climbing headfirst down tree trunks!

Fun Facts:
• Stores seeds in bark to eat later.
• Calls sound like a cheerful “yank-yank.”

Help them thrive: offer suet, sunflower seeds, and peanuts, and preserve mature trees. #WhiteBreastedNuthatch #WinterBirds

YouTube video by Bird Friendly Sarnia Nature in Winter #winter

A guided 2 km walk through Canatara Park, led by Sharon Nethercott, to uncover the hidden signs of life in winter. #birds #winterwildlife #nature

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These striking sea ducks dive deep for food and are often seen in flocks offshore.
Fun Fact
* Can dive up to 200 feet for crustaceans and molluscs.

Help them thrive: protect shorelines and reduce water pollution. #LongTailedDuck #WinterBirds #SarniaWildlife #birds

YouTube video by Bird Friendly Sarnia Paving Over Paradise: How Highway 413 Threatens Ontario's Endangered Species

Listen to our podcast to discover the devastating impact the proposed Highway 413 could have on Ontario's delicate ecosystems! youtu.be/KYpPCSq1Lic #highway413 #speciesatrisk #destruction

Bald eagles perch near open water, hunting fish or scavenging.

Fun Facts:
• Builds the largest tree nests in North America.
• Can live up to 30 years!

Help them thrive: protect waterways, avoid pesticides, and report nests to local conservation groups. #BaldEagle #WinterBirds #BirdsOfPrey #raptor

Sarnia’s smallest woodpecker stays active all winter! Look for them on tree trunks or at suet feeders.

Fun Facts:
• Eats insects in bark 🪲
• Nests in tree cavities 🌳
• Joins mixed flocks for warmth

Help them thrive: provide suet, preserve trees, & keep water unfrozen. #DownyWoodpecker

One of Sarnia’s most common year-round residents. Spot them soaring or perched, hunting small mammals, and thriving even in winter’s chill.

Help Hawks:
• Protect open spaces
• Avoid rodenticides
• Observe from afar

#RedTailedHawk #BirdsOfPrey #WinterWildlife #SarniaBirds

YouTube video by Bird Friendly Sarnia 2025 CBC4KIDS at Canatara Park!

Sarnia’s CBC4KIDS continues to be a vital event in inspiring the next generation of conservationists. As Goulden put it, “Every bird is a good bird,” making it clear that this initiative is as much about the experience as it is about the science.
#bird

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We’re excited to share that Sarnia has officially been certified as a Bird Friendly City by Nature Canada! 🐦🌿 Thanks to the hard work and dedication of a group of local volunteers—the Sarnia Bird Team @naturecanada.bsky.social

Flying High: Sarnia Earns Bird Friendly City Certification!

We are thrilled to announce that Sarnia has officially been recognized as a Bird Friendly City by Nature Canada! 🐦

YouTube video by Bird Friendly Sarnia Bird-Friendly Window Upgrade #birdfriendlycity

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