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 of this premier community science activity.
Participation is straight-forward and as easy as simply noting the presence of a bird. Your observations will provide essential information for Canadian researchers, scientists, government officials and conservation professionals that will help guide environmental policies and conservation strategies across Ontario for years to come.
For more information, visit https://www.birdsontario.org/ or contact the Ottawa Region Atlas Coordinator at Ottawa@birdsontario.org
What is it all about??
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 across Ontario for years to come.
The Atlas is conducted every 20 years and is five years in duration. Participation in this once in a generation community science opportunity is straight-forward and as easy as simply noting the presence of a bird. You can find out more about the Atlas and how to participate by joining a Zoom meeting this Thursday evening at 19:30.
For more information on how to participate in the Zoom meeting, contact Aaron Hywarren the Ottawa Region Atlas Coordinator at Ottawa@birdsontario.org