Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory

Back in January, our Station Scientist, Stéphane Menu, had an unfortunate incident where the BPBO spotting scope was left unaccompanied for a short period of time. During that time, somehow the three legs of the tripod allowed the scope to go for a walk and despite a plea reaching 10,356 people on Facebook it has not returned. Our BPBO community sent messages of support and we received offers of unused gear to help out. We are pleased to say that we are now well-equipped for the coming season and many more in the future. Huge thanks to Vortex Canada who have donated one of their wonderful spotting scopes and a big shout-out and thank you to Tom LaForme who made a financial contribution for a new tripod and head so that the entire kit was completed! Thank you to everyone.

I hope you saw finches this winter!

Another event for your calendar!

Exploring the Birds of Ontario II is on Friday, March 19 at 1 pm. Please register in advance to receive your Zoom invitation. Municipality of Meaford Net Shed ...Used Book Store Meaford Bruce Grey Birds Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory Military Family Resource Centre Meaford #Birding #BirdWatching #Photography #Meaford #BackyardBirds See more

Job Opportunity - The Ontario Piping Plover Conservation Program is seeking an experienced field staff to support the program at plover nesting beaches in Southern Ontario (3-month contract). Learn more: https://www.birdscanada.org/ontario-piping-plover-technici/

Join Mike Burrell, a long-time Ontario birder and co-author of the book, Best Places to Bird in Ontario as he shares winter birding tips and takes us on a virtual field trip to some of the provinces top winter birding destinations.

ONLY 2 more days to bid on these items and help BPBO feather their nest! A big thank you to all the bidders and donors ! https://rockfordauctioncentre.hibid.com//bruce-peninsula-/

Bidding begins today! Register to SHOW YOUR LOVE's art auction fundraiser (Nov. 14th - 21) and bid to purchase an original piece of art, with all proceeds going to BPBO. Four Canadian artists have come together to donate 9 unique artworks, each available to the highest bidder!! Join us online, here: https://www.32auctions.com/show-yourlove Check out the artwork and artist bios here: https://show-yourlove.com/2020-bruce-pen-bird-obs We hope to see you there!

Almost the end! http://bpbo.ca/a-glimpse-of-winter/

Sales are brisk and so please do not forget to get your 2021 Bruce Peninsula calendar! Ethan Meleg - Outdoor Photography- has teamed up with us to produce this beautiful calendar featuring his best Bruce Peninsula landscape and wildlife photos. Every penny from these sales goes directly to the Bird Observatory to support our activities. Calendars are $20 each plus $3 shipping. More order information options are available on our order form page including a link to pay online ...via PayPal and e-transfer. The calendars are also available at retail locations around the Bruce Peninsula region from Tobermory to Owen Sound. http://bpbo.ca/.../2021-bruce-peninsula-calendar-order-form/ See more

Calling all bird lovers! Take a sneak peek at one of the paintings available through BPBO's online art auction, Nov. 14 -21. This painting, "My Winter Coat", is based on a photograph taken by our very own Arni Stinnissen (Arniworks Nature Photography). Registration for the auction is open, here: https://www.32auctions.com/show-yourlove View all available paintings @showyourlove https://show-yourlove.com/2020-bruce-pen-bird-obs See you there! https://www.32auctions.com//au/90302/auction_items/2526924

All winded out! (Is that even English?): http://bpbo.ca/oh-the-wind-the-wind/

Wildlife-art lovers! Here's the link to SHOW YOUR LOVE's art fundraiser for the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory. Check it out and make a bid between Nov. 14th - 21st to give & receive during this crazy COVID period. https://www.32auctions.com/show-yourlove

They are picking the logo for the new Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, hard to choose a favourite.

We're thrilled to have celebrated Bruce Peninsula artist, Stuart Burgess, join SHOW YOUR LOVE's art fundraiser for the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory, Nov. 14-21! You'd be lucky to own one of his signature lino prints. All auction proceeds will support the work of the Observatory. For the love of birds, bird songs, and feathers, join us at the auction! Details here: https://show-yourlove.com/2020-bruce-pen-bird-obs

Another interesting migration story!

Here is an interesting story about bird migration. The title says it all. https://www.theguardian.pe.ca//around-the-world-in-11-day/

Artworks with birds-for a good cause! SHOW YOUR LOVE-Art for a Sustainable World(@showyour love)will donate original Candian art to BPBO's online auction fundraiser! Sneak peek at the artwork and the artist bios here: https://show-yourlove.com/2020-bruce-pen-bird-obs All proceeds from art sales will go to BPBO. We hope to see you at the auction! Beginning November 14th!

Happy Thanksgiving! http://bpbo.ca/being-grateful-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/

Birds that normally winter in the north are on the move as noted by one of our sister observatories.

I used to participate in Project Feederwatch in days gone by but I think I'll start again this winter.

So, how does a Breeding Bird Atlas work? An atlas divides the province into 10x10 km squares that birders then survey for as many breeding species as possible. ...These data help us map species distribution across the province. Advanced birders also complete point counts in squares, which help us estimate the relative abundance of species across the province. Understanding where breeding birds occur and how their abundance changes between atlases is critical information for conserving species and habitats. See more