Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory

Dedicated to Bird Conservation through Research and Education

Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory

Dedicated to Bird Conservation through Research and Education

Fall Migration Monitoring

Operations are well underway at the LSLBO for our 30th year of Fall Migration Monitoring at the station! Fall migration monitoring started up on July 12th and it will run until the end of September, so check out our Weekly Reports  for all the latest news from the station.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters that enable us to do what we do including: Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta, Alberta Conservation Association, West Fraser, Vanderwell Contractors Ltd, Tolko Industries, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canada Summer Jobs Program, Alberta Parks, TC Energy, and our many dedicated members, volunteers and donors!

Check out our Education Programs! 

Are you a teacher looking for a “cool” fieldtrip for your students this  year? Check out some of our hands-on science and outdoor recreation fieldtrip programs at the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation including: 
  • What is a bird? – Prek/K
  • Seasonal Mix-up Mystery – Gr 1
  • Charlie the Chickadee science experiment – elementary
  • Winter Wildlife Adaptations – Elementary
  • Snow Science Programs – Grade 5
  • Owl Monitoring Program – Secondary
  • Winter Survival – all grades
  • Snowshoe Ecology Hikes – Gr 3 and up
Download our Education Program Brochure here!  Visit our Education Resources for Teachers and Parents page for more ideas! 

Just call us for more information at:  780-849-8240 or info@borealbirdcentre.ca

Owl Migration Monitoring Program

Fall means the start of our Owl Migration Monitoring Program! Audio lures are used to capture Northern Saw-whet and Boreal Owls at the Boreal Centre to learn more about their population status, ecology and migration. Interested in learning more about this program?

  • Sign up for one of our Owl Night Programs on October 13 or 14. This family friendly program starts up at 7:30 with an owl presentation from our researchers plus night hike, scavenger hunts, crafts and hopefully the chance to see an owl! Space is limited so sign up early
  • Book an Evening Owl Program for your school or community groups. While you wait to see if we catch an owl, learn about our Alberta owl species, ecology and amazing adaptations, with lots of fun hands-on activities.

Phone: 780-849-8240 or Email: info@borealbirdcentre.ca to book a program.