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 [...]
The 105th Ottawa-Gatineau CBC was held December 17, 2023. Temperatures ranged from minus 1.5 to plus 4.5 degrees Celsius, with cloudy skies throughout the day. Except for one cold snap, temperatures were mild leading up to the count; however, with the rivers being so open, water birds weren’t all forced into the count circle area [...]
Ontario Field Ornithologists Dedicated to the study of birds in Ontario Registration is now open for OFO's 2024 Alan Wormington Memorial Camp, August 3rd - 11th We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Alan Wormington Memorial Camp for Young Birders. This year's camp will be held from August 3rd [...]
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!!
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
