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What can I expect to see on the site? |
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Depending on the weather, expect to see an abundance of backyard birds, including Purple Martin, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Pine Siskin, American Goldfinch, Black-capped Chickadee, Tree and Barn Swallow, Least Flycather, Yellow Warbler, Cedar Waxwing, Red-winged blackbird, Great Blue Heron and several different species of waterfowl. A pair of Great Horned Owls is nesting on the site this year, so you will be sure to see adults and their two owlets.
The gardens are Ellis Bird Farm have been designed to attract birds and native pollinators. We have several demonstration gardens, including a water garden, xeriscape garden, natureScape garden, hummingbird garden and butterfly garden.
We have small goats and sheep on site over the summer, which are a big hit with the children. Children can go dipping at our pier for pond creatures, participate in a very fun site bingo, check out the interactive games in the Visitor Centre, and build their own bluebird box ($8.00) or chickadee box ($5.00). We encourage visitors to check out the Robert Bateman Get to Know Virtual Tour of the EBF site before and after visiting. <Link to be added>
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