Bird watching
Birders on Bikes 2018
With June upon us once again, it is officially Mississippi Mills Bike Month here in the Almonte area. As avid...
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100,000 Views for the Gilligallou!
It’s a big day and to be honest, we’re pretty darn excited about it! Thanks to each and every one...
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Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day
Also referred to as World Migratory Bird Day or just simply Bird Day, it is perhaps one of the most...
Bird Counts
Learning the Rules of the Great Backyard Bird Count
Excitement is building as we make our way through the month of February here in the wonderful world of birding....
Bird Counts
How & Why You Should Join in a Christmas Bird Count This Year
Each year that goes by we seem to experience more change in all areas of life and the birding world...
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We’ve Got over 6 Years-Worth of Reasons to Celebrate!
While for many of us avid bird watchers, the fall season can be somewhat bittersweet. As the nights turn colder...
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Three Events You Don’t Want to Miss This Month
Well, June has seemingly snuck up on us and after a tumultuous spring season, we are ready to take on...
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The 2017 Great Back Yard Bird Count is in the Books
Well, another Great Backyard Bird Count has come and gone and the 2017 installment was more successful than ever. Shattering...
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Next Week Marks the Beginning of the 117th Christmas Bird Count
Well it is that time of year again; hot cocoa, shopping, warm jackets, jingle bells and bird counts. Each and...
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The 2016-2017 Finch Forecast and What to Expect This Winter
It’s that time of year again and for many of us birders, we are looking forward to the possible return...
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Fall Birding Open Houses at Almonte Lagoons Observation Tower
This time of year can be bittersweet for many of us birders. As our favourite back yard birds prepare for...
Bird Protection
Piping Plovers Nest in Eastern Ontario for First Time in 100 Years
Everybody loves a comeback, and for birders and wildlife conservationists, the return of a species in decline is cause for...
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Three Big-Screen Bird Films All Birders Should See
The summer months are some of the busiest times of the year for Hollywood’s brass. Marking the release of each...
Bird Counts
Get Ready for eBird’s Global Big Day
Coming up this weekend is eBird’s second installment of their wildly popular Global Big Day bird watching event. This year’s...
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Expect Surprises from El Niño for This Year’s Great Backyard Bird Count
The 19th edition of the Great Backyard Bird Count kicks off on Friday, as birders around the world head record...
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The 2016 Great Backyard Bird Count is Coming!
The winter season can be an exciting time for birders and offers many of us great opportunities not only to...
Bird Counts
Find a Christmas Bird Count in Eastern Ontario
It’s that time of year again, and while there is a lot of anticipation heading into the Christmas season, avid...
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The 2015 Christmas Bird Counts are Just Around the Corner!
It’s officially December and among many other Christmas-themed activities, it is an exciting time in the birding world. Each December,...
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Don’t Miss CPAWS Ottawa Valley’s Boreal Birds & the Ottawa Valley Presentation
Established in 1970, the Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) works to protect public lands...
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How Birding Benefits Local Economies
In an industry that generates close to $40 billion worth of economic value each year in the United States alone,...
Bird Counts
Take Part in Project NestWatch
While the main focus of this program is to get folks out across Canada, enjoying the outdoors and spotting their...
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This Month’s Birding Festivals in Ontario
As birders, spring is perhaps our favourite time of year. We once again have the opportunity to really enjoy the...
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The Mississippi Mills Field Naturalists 2015 Spring Gathering
Founded 27 years ago, the Mississippi Field Naturalists continue to grow while exploring and learning about the nature that abounds...
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Excellent Bird Watching & Conservation Activities in the Greater Ottawa Valley and Area
What a successful weekend that the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) had, counting birds across the globe. The greater Ottawa...
Bird Counts
The 2015 Great Back Yard Bird Count
This coming weekend -February 13-16, 2015 is the Great Back Yard Bird Count. This is the weekend that birders of...