Why Birds Love Bathroom, Stove, and Dryer Exhaust Vents
If you’ve ever had birds make a nest in your home, you may have noticed that they seem to have a particular fondness for certain areas. Bathroom, stove, and dryer exhaust vents are all common locations for bird nests. But why do birds love these areas? One reason is that birds are cavity dwellers. This […]
Interesting Facts of Starlings | Bird Removal From Vent in Durham
Starlings are small, graceful birds that are native to many parts of the world. Here are some interesting facts about starlings:
Starlings are known for their beautiful iridescent feathers, which can appear black, purple, green, or blue, depending on the angle of light.
The Colors of Spring: The Beauty and Protection of Robins in the City
As the weather begins to warm up and spring approaches, many residents of Vancouver may start to notice an influx of beautiful robins in their gardens and parks. These beloved birds are a common sight in the city, and their cheerful songs and vibrant red breast feathers add a splash of color to the urban […]
Winter Wonders: The Adaptations of Starlings and Sparrows
During the winter months, starlings and sparrows often flock together in large numbers to seek out food and shelter. They can be seen foraging for seeds and insects in fields, gardens, and parks. Starlings are known for their acrobatic flying abilities and often engage in aerial displays, such as swirling and diving in large groups. […]
Pileated Woodpecker, what does a hole made by a woodpecker look like?
Who made this mysterious hole? This past fall I came across this rather large perfectly excavated hole in the side of this tree. These are classic holes made by a foraging Pileated woodpecker. Pileated woodpeckers are looking for insects such as carpenter ants and beetle larvae that are deep beneath the bark of the tree. […]
The Canada Goose
The Canada Goose is a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white cheeks/chin and a brown body. They are one of the best known birds in North America. As most people who live in an area with Canadian Geese will know, the gander (male goose) is a fierce defender of his […]
Stove and Bathroom Exhaust Vents: A Bird’s Paradise
Stove and Bathroom Exhaust Vents make ideal nesting sites for birds and sometimes squirrels. This results in noticeable sounds, odours and insects. This particular mother bird decided to nest inside the stove vent. As you can see, the vent was full of nesting material, preventing the homeowners from properly using their stove vent. Using a […]
Gates Wildlife Control Rescues A Peregrine Falcon In Markham
Gates Rescues A Peregrine Falcon! We were called out to an emergency rescue yesterday in Markham. This beautiful falcon was stuck on the balcony of a penthouse suite. We believe the falcon must have hit into the window while chasing a smaller bird of prey such as a pigeon. Luckily, the lady in the suite […]
Wasps Inside Your Attic!
Gates Wildlife Technician Blake was performing a routine check of a customers attic when he came across this rather large, dormant Paper Wasp Nest. Paper Wasps will build their nests in meadows or fields but prefer to nest under an overhang such as the eaves of a roof. These wasps must have found an entry […]
Barn Owl in Need of Rescue
Our Vancouver office responded to an emergency call regarding an owl found inside a warehouse in Vancouver, British Columbia. They immediately dispatched one of their technicians to the call and found the owl sitting on a ceiling pipe inside the building. They were able to catch the owl and bring her outside to be let […]
