Volunteer4Birds

Volunteer4Birds, 2 months ago to Birds

Sometimes you drive down the right road at the right time. Friday at 4 pm was one of those times for #OwlSurvey participant Roy.
(he is also far enough north that they still have snow)
https://birdscanada.org/bird-science/nocturnal-owl-survey/
https://birdsontario.org/special-surveys/ #birds #owls

Volunteer4Birds, 2 months ago to Birds

It's Catio Time!
For #caturday one way to help #birds during #migration & #nesting is to build a catio. Help reduce the biggest threats to birds: https://birdscanada.org/you-can-help/help-reduce-the-biggest-threats-to-birds…
(sorry this catio is cat-safe but photo unfriendly) #catsofmastodon #indoorcats #safepets

This is Maybon - she has the looks and attitude of a seal point and the physique of a rescued and spoiled alley cat. She loves being out in the catio no matter the weather and prefers watching the chipmunks over the birds.
A grey and white cat sitting in a catio. His name is Teddy and he normally does not like his photo taken but... all those bird sounds and flying Common Grackles are too interesting to run away.

Volunteer4Birds, 2 months ago to Birds

The stare down.
Happy #Caturday. Keeping cats safe keeps other species safe. This includes very cute seed stealers. #Birds
#safecat #indoorcat
Help reduce the biggest threats to birds: https://www.birdscanada.org/you-can-help/help-reduce-the-biggest-threats-to-birds #catsofmastodon #pets

Volunteer4Birds, 3 months ago to random

My sister and Dad had a pretty good #GreatBackyardBirdCount yesterday. She sent me this pic last night. #gbbc2024 birdcount.org

Volunteer4Birds, 3 months ago to random

Go Birding with Others for the Great Backyard Bird Count February 16-19, 2024 https://www.birdscanada.org/go-birding-with-others-for-the-great-backyard-bird-count-february-16-19-2024
@BirdsCanada
#GBBC #gbbc2024

Volunteer4Birds, 3 months ago to random

Shout out to all my friends and colleagues on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
A special celebration to those, like me, who have been at it for a while. #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Volunteer4Birds, 4 months ago to random

How Can You Help?
Just reposting this very useful page from the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey 40-year report. https://view.publitas.com/birds-canada-gykxaz9yrrpp/clls-40-yr-report-final-en/page/24 #CLLSSurvey #Freshwater #Lakes #Cottages

Volunteer4Birds, 6 months ago to random

Names have power
English names matter
French Names matter
From Birds Canada

Birds Canada and QuébecOiseaux welcome announcement from the American Ornithological Society:

"It’s time to turn the page on the practice of naming birds after people, and instead focus on bird names that tell us about the birds themselves to provide easier identification and further our appreciation of these incredible animals"

https://www.birdscanada.org/birds-canada-and-quebecoiseaux-welcome-the-announcement-from-the-american-ornithological-society?_ga=2.239162819.1959600372.1698956352-1019302050.1694214948

https://www.oiseauxcanada.org/oiseaux-canada-et-quebecoiseaux-accueillent-favorablement-lannonce-de-lamerican-ornithological-society

Volunteer4Birds, 6 months ago to random

I am presenting at the FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Association) fall seminar for Associations on Nov 4.
Learn more at https://foca.on.ca/news/events/?fbclid=IwAR3ZAeD9FHMTWgSYI8ysEDFvlw4oQe6h5sj735yWC2mvOFMhkenG237epVU#upcoming

Missy Mandel image of a adult Common Loon with a few day old chicks on its back and another swimming. Added text "Loons and YOUR Lake - Healthy lakes and shorelines keep Common Loons common, your care and actions will make a difference."