It’s that time of year again, and while there is a lot of anticipation heading into the Christmas season, avid birders are gearing up for a Christmas activity of their own. This weekend marks the beginning of the Christmas Bird Counts across North America and while we are only a few days away, it is […]

It’s officially December and among many other Christmas-themed activities, it is an exciting time in the birding world. Each December, countless birders take part in local Christmas bird counts to help with research, education and conservation of our feathered friends. This year marks the 116th anniversary of this volunteer-driven program aimed at getting folks out […]

Established in 1970, the Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) works to protect public lands in the National Capital region. After a group of concerned citizens got wind of major development plans for Gatineau Park, the chapter was formed and today is completely engaged in the issues surrounding wilderness protection […]

In an industry that generates close to $40 billion worth of economic value each year in the United States alone, birding is undoubtedly a growing hobby and one that greatly impacts local economies. Each and every one of these dollars spent on bird watching trips, bird seed, supplies or field guides stands to positively affect […]

While the main focus of this program is to get folks out across Canada, enjoying the outdoors and spotting their favourite birds, Project NestWatch relies on their volunteers for vital data. As its name suggests, Project NestWatch is a volunteer program that is actively involved in collecting data about nesting birds across the country. In […]

As birders, spring is perhaps our favourite time of year. We once again have the opportunity to really enjoy the great outdoors and everything it has to offer, without the below-freezing temperatures. As local bird populations begin to increase due to the spring migration, we are treated with lovely songs and acts of courtship all […]

Founded 27 years ago, the Mississippi Field Naturalists continue to grow while exploring and learning about the nature that abounds in the greater Mississippi Mills area just west of Ottawa. The club offers its members a wide variety of activities and outings, habitat creation, trail building, citizen science work, environmental stewardship projects along with the […]

What a successful weekend that the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) had, counting birds across the globe. The greater Ottawa area is no slouch when it comes to field naturalist organizations and pristine areas to view and observe some of your favorite species of birds and other wildlife. Close to home here in the Ottawa […]