Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count
The big day is Sunday, December 17, 2023. Listen to OFNC's Bernie Ladouceur discuss the 105th Otttawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count on CBC https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2292189763694 He did a great job!!
Tis the Season – of Christmas Bird Counts
Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. People in more than 2000 locations throughout the Western Hemisphere participate in the CBC each year. There are lots of opportunities to volunteer to participate in this exciting project, meet new people and even learn more about other birding areas. [...]
More on Atlas III information – Zoom Meeting
With spring upon us, several local species have already started their breeding behaviour. Migrants are arriving daily and staking out territory before nesting. Observing and reporting this activity to the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas provides essential information for Canadian researchers, scientists, government officials and conservation professionals that will help guide environmental policies and conservation strategies [...]
Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Year III Launch Weekend
Ottawa Region Meet and Greet An informal Meet and Greet for the Ottawa Region of the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas from 0830 to 1000 at the Shirleys Bay Boat Launch on Sunday 23 April. Come find out about the Atlas and meet fellow participants who would be happy to share their experiences as a part [...]
The Results are In – 2022 Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count
The 104th Ottawa-Gatineau CBC was held December 18, 2022. Temperatures ranged from minus 7.5 to minus 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variable skies throughout the day. 146 field observers plus 28 feeder watchers found 77 species and a record high 50,851 individual birds. Highlights included 3 Northern Shovelers (only the fifth record), a Harlequin Duck, 2 [...]
Christmas Bird Counts are all Around Us
The Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count (CBC) took place on December 18 but there are plenty of opportunities to participate in other nearby counts. Check out Christmas Bird Count Calendar 2022-23 The Kemptville area is preparing for its second Christmas Bird Count on December 29 and could use more participants. If you are interested, please contact [...]
Christmas Bird Count Season is Approaching
The Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count will be held on December 18,2022. If you wish to participate, contact Bernie Ladouceur at vbladouceur[at]rogers.com or 613-829-2473 for Ottawa or Daniel Toussaint at danieltoussaint[at]videotron.ca for Gatineau. For other nearby Christmas Counts check out Christmas Bird Count Calendar 2022-23 There are plenty of opportunities to participate in nearby Quebec Counts [...]
Finding 250 Birds in the OFNC Study Area – October to December
As the year winds down, how is your birding list for the year? Here's the link to the helpful guide to take you to the end of the year. Part 4: October to December Good birding and remember the Code of Conduct for birders, photographers and hikers
Finding 250 Birds in the OFNC Study Area – July to September
As we celebrate the summer solistice, a number of birds are about to start fall migration? There are many opportunities to add to your year list for the coming season. Prepared by Greg Zbitnew, this is the guide you need. How to find 250 Bird Species in the OFNC Study Area
Alan Wormington Memorial Camp for Teen Birders and Naturalists.
Please note that the deadline for response for this opportunity has been moved to June 7 from June 10. We apologize for the inconvenience. THE OTTAWA FIELD-NATURALISTS' CLUB (OFNC) IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT WILL SUBSIDIZE ($800) ONE OTTAWA-GATINEAU AREA YOUTH TO ATTEND THE Allan Wormington Memorial Camp for Teen Birders and Naturalists. [...]