Richmond Christmas Bird Count (ONRI) Results

The 2025 Richmond Christmas Bird Count took place on December 20.  It was the 10th count year. The total species count this year was 56, same as last year and a bit below the record of 60 found in 2020. An additional 5 species were found in the 3 days prior or after count day, [...]

2026-01-01T12:21:42-05:00January 1st, 2026|Birds|

Tis the Season of Christmas Bird Counts – Revised

There are a number of Christmas Bird Counts taking place in the area.  The attached table provides information on dates and contacts for counts that are in or touch upon the OFNC Study Area. You don't have to be an expert to participate.  It's an opportunity to learn and meet fellow birders while contributing to [...]

2025-12-09T07:46:51-05:00December 8th, 2025|Birds|

Two resources about the Birds of Ottawa-Gatineau have been updated

Two important documents have been updated to December 31, 2024 and are now available on the OFNC website.  Thank you to Greg Zbitnew for his efforts at keeping this information current. One is an annotated checklist of the birds in the Ottawa-Gatineau district.  This document lists all 379 species that have been seen in the [...]

2025-03-16T16:10:52-04:00March 16th, 2025|Birds|

The Results of the Richmond (ONRI) Christmas Bird Count are In

The total species count this year was 56 , slightly lower than in the previous 4 years (58-60).  An additional 8 species were found in the 3 days prior or after count day, so 64 species in count week overall. This was a better than expected result, considering how quiet it was in most places [...]

2024-12-29T08:56:01-05:00December 29th, 2024|Birds|

Christmas Bird Count Season is Approaching

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 [...]

2024-11-27T16:17:12-05:00November 17th, 2024|Birds|

Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas – It’s Peak Breeding Season

  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 [...]

2024-05-23T18:29:28-04:00May 23rd, 2024|Birds|

OFNC Winter Feeding Program 2023-24

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 [...]

2024-04-29T15:12:03-04:00April 29th, 2024|Birds|