Preparing for a dawn chorus
Data sheets, pencils and stop watch are packed. I’m excited for tomorrow morning. Weather permitting, I’ll do my annual run for the international…
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Tales of common loons
A recent report on the welfare of the common loon shows a significant decline in population over the past 20 years. The Canadian…
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Citizen scientists can join FeederWatch
The bustle of a birdfeeder offers endless entertainment while also providing food security for feathered neighbours through the winter months. Canadian and American…
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Breeding Bird Survey is a Rich Ritual
I can think of no better way to welcome summer than by counting birds. Their bright songs and feathers speak eloquently of light…
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How Amateur Birding Aids Conservation
I plan to spend most of today traversing the woods and byways of Wellington County as a dry run for the 2012 Baillie…
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