Birds

With its endearing chirp and stunning plumage, it’s easy to see why the violet-green swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) is a favourite swallow species for many birdwatchers. Found in the open woodlands of western Canada, this songbird’s...

The fifth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada series features a small, striking western dabbler: the Cinnamon Teal. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: SRP: $29.95Composition: CupronickelMintage: 17,500Weight...

In the traditions of his ancestors, Richard Hunt has crafted a wonderful story about a family of eagles nurturing, loving and growing. But within this narrative lies the call for all parents to cherish their young, just as eagle parents work tirelessly...

The fifth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada series features a small, striking western dabbler: the Cinnamon Teal. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:SRP: $69.95Item Number: 141289UPC: 6-23932-06158-3Composition: 99.99%...

A common sight from Newfoundland to British Columbia, the beloved black-capped chickadee delights observers with its friendly, inquisitive nature. Its sudden appearance adds a delightful burst of energy to the quiet, snow-covered landscape, and creates a...

The unique coast-dwelling Harlequin duck is a rare and lovely sight along Canada’s Pacific and Atlantic shores in winter, and among fast-moving inland streams in summer. This fourth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada...

The unique coast-dwelling Harlequin duck is a rare and lovely sight along Canada’s Pacific and Atlantic shores in winter, and among fast-moving inland streams in summer. This fourth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada...

The fourteenth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular and beautiful Birds of Canada series features a glorious crimson-red male Scarlet Tanager. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:SRP: $29.95Item...

The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Canada’s young wildlife with this beautiful proof coin with colour – the second in a series of baby animals – which features a puffin chick with its mother in a natural setting near the sea...

This proof-quality 99.99% pure silver coin features the beautiful and powerful Bald Eagle—an iconic North American species. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:SRP: $89.95Item Number: 130580UPC: 6-23932-05510-0Composition: 99.99% pure...

Noisy blue gliderFlight seems almost effortless for the Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) as it glides through the air with surprising speed while barely flapping its wings. However, the jay’s quiet arrival is often announced by its harsh calls, which...

 Golden hues on the wing   A cheerful chirping song from a tree in an open space may help you to spot an American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis). The bright, canary-yellow of the black-capped male will stand out against the landscape, while...