Showing posts with label Christmas Bird Count. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas Bird Count. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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GreenView: Join a local Christmas Bird Count

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Toronto, December 8, 2014 – Throughout the holiday season, many Ontarians enjoy one decadent feast after another. Why not use those newly-acquired calories to help our feathered friends?
The Christmas Bird Count, initiated by American ornithologist Frank Chapman in 1900, is a one-day bird census conducted by volunteers. Counts are organized locally by birding and nature clubs. They are free and open to everyone – no matter skill or age.
This year, counts run from December 14th to January 5th. Visit the Ontario Nature (www.ontarionature.org/cbc) and Bird Studies Canada (www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/cbc) websites to find your local count. Ontario Nature member groups are coordinating more than 70 counts.
The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running wildlife census and a crucial part of Canada’s biodiversity monitoring database. Each citizen scientist who braves the snow, wind and cold to take part in a count contributes to the study and conservation of birds. Data collected are used to monitor the status of resident and migratory birds across the Western Hemisphere.
“The Christmas Bird Count is a fun tradition with an important goal – bird study and conservation,” says Anne Bell, director of conservation and education at Ontario Nature. “It’s great to see expert and novice birders working together to spot as many species as possible, regardless of the weather.”
Last year in Ontario, more than 4,000 people participated in 110 Christmas Bird Counts. A whopping 178 species and 1,094,937 individual birds were recorded. Here are some highlights:
  • A record number of trumpeter swans (160) were spotted at LaSalle Marina in Burlington.
  • Snow bunting was the sixth most abundant bird reported, reaching a record tally of 101,541 individuals.
  • Participants of 58 counts recorded 284 snowy owls. By comparison, participants of 29 counts recorded 52 snowy owls the year before.
  • Common redpoll, pine siskin, crossbill and grosbeaks were absent or present in smaller-than-usual numbers in counts across southern Ontario.
  • Linwood count participants recorded a near record number of rough-legged hawks (119).
  • Peel count participants spotted a Ross’s goose.
  • Parkenham-Arnprior count participants spotted 350 dark-eyed juncos, a new high for this species.
  • Participants of the Blenheim and Hamilton counts spotted 98 species, the greatest number among all Ontario counts last year.
What avian rarities and trends will we uncover this year? Join a Christmas Bird Count to find out. And if you’re still not convinced that participating in a count is for you, many are followed by a pot-luck.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Ontario Trails - Ski, Sled, Hike or Bike Ontario's Trails

Did you know that Sudbury has a Christmas Bird Count that submits data to the Bird Studies Canada atlas every year?  If you enjoy bird-watching and have experience, please consider joining this year's Christmas Bird Count hosted by the Sudbury Ornithological Society.  Please contact Deiter at 705-522-3085. Each group gets a specific area to monitor for one day. "Take a Hike" video on the Hillfield Trail...well worth the 4 minutes. http://www.rainbowroutes.com/index.php/routes/hillfield-to-kelly-lake/
Upcoming Hikes: • January 7thLake Laurentian Moonlight Beach Trail
 • February 4th: Pond Hockey/Ramsey Lake Hike
  March 3rdBioski Snowshoe Trail at Lake Laurentian Conservation Area

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Toronto Bruce Trail Club - Sunday, January 1 2012  Car hike Level II - Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Map 11) An opportunity to keep that New Year resolution to get more exercise, and walk off some of the excess of the night before! (Note the late start time.) Join us for the annual loop hike around the many paths and trails in the conservation area. Dogs permitted, but must be leashed. After the hike those who want to can repair to the Mohawk Inn for some of their delicious hot chocolate. We will have earned it. Full details

Old-growth area draws interest The Sudbury Star Wolf Lake, a hiking and canoeing paradise in the Temagami region, ... Balance means southernOntario rules, and let's keep Northern Ontario pristine. ...
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Events will include historical characters and drummers, storytelling around cozy ... a spectacular musical fireworks display and an outdoor DJ dance party. ...

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Reach Outdoors offers guided snowshoe hikes throughout southern Ontario at a variety of locations, guides and rentals included! www.reachoutdoors.com/snowshoe-tours/

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