Christmas Bird Counts are a great way to get out to see winter birds and meet fellow birders while contributing to Citizen Science. There are a number of counts in and around Ottawa that may be of interest. This calendar gives the dates and contacts. Please contact the individual for the area of interest to [...]
We are in the final quarter of the year. Did you set a target for the year? Well, this reference will help you through the October to December. How to Find 250 Birds - Part 4 At the same time, it's an opportunity to review the Code of Conduct for Birders and Photographers
As we celebrate the summer solistice, many of birds are getting ready for fall migration. There are still many opportunities to add to your year list. This guide, prepared by Greg Zbitnew, is just what you need to help you in your quest. TL-523-250-birds-in-one-year-Part-3
Peak bird breeding period in Southern Ontario begins on Friday 24 May and continues through to 10 July. If you are out and about, remember that almost every bird you encounter can be added to the Third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas: a once in a generation province-wide community-science effort to provide data that will [...]
The OFNC maintained 4 winter feeding stations in 2023-24. Three of these feeders are on NCC property and authorized by LAP 25743. The fourth feeder is at the Museum of Nature in Gatineau. A pole mounted feeder is located at the Dewberry Trail near P23 on Dolman Ridge. Suspended feeders are located at the Pine [...]
With peak breeding season a few weeks away, the fourth year of the Third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas is about to kick into high gear. If you have registered as a participant but want to know more about the Atlas and how to share your observations, I hope you will participate in a virtual meeting [...]
Attention Ottawa area Atlassers! Help us celebrate the start of Year 4 by joining us in Kemptville on April 21. You'll get a chance to learn more about the Atlas, practice atlassing, and meet other atlassers! April 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm: North Grenville Municipal Centre, Kemptville For more information and to register: https://www.birdsontario.org/year-4-kickoff-weekend/
Photo by Aaron Hywarren. The hardy male Western Tanager that was frequenting the West Hunt Club community of Ottawa since late November, perished as a result of a window strike early in the evening of Saturday 23 March 2024. This was the first time this species has ever been recorded in Ottawa, and [...]
March is coming to an end. Some early migrants have already arrived. The next few months bring the excitement of waves of migrants heading to their breeding grounds and others establishing their territories locally. If you started a year list, or just want to learn where and what you might see in the OFNC study [...]
Thanks to the continuing efforts by Greg Zbitnew, excellent study documents were updated and are now available on the website. The first is an annotated checklist of all birds in the OFNC study area and the second is an annotated checklist of rare birds in the same area. Given the rarities that have been appearing [...]
