Spring Migration has begun!
In mid-April, the LSLBO kicked off our 29th year of migration monitoring on the eastern shores of Lesser Slave Lake. Bander in Charge Robyn Perkins is joined this year by Assistant Bander Bronwyn Robinson, as well as Field Assistant Nola Sheets. It promises to be another great season, so make sure to check out the Weekly Banding Reports or the LSLBO Facebook page for all the latest news from the lab.
Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters that enable us to do what we do including: Alberta Conservation Association, West Fraser, Vanderwell Contractors Ltd, Tolko Industries, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canada Summer Jobs Program, Alberta Parks and our many dedicated members and donors!
25th Annual Songbird Festival – May 28 & 29, 2022
We are excited to announce that the 25th Annual Songbird Festival is back after an extended break due to COVID. On Saturday, May 28th, help us celebrate spring migration in the boreal forest with birding walks, tours of the LSLBO, family fun activities and of course, bird house building! On Sunday, May 29th, we will be hosting our 16th Annual Bird Run/Walk (5K/10K) along the beautiful forested trails around the Boreal Centre. Download Poster here!
For all the latest updates on the festivities, check out our Songbird Festival Page, Or phone 780-849-8240 or email info@lslbo.org
Spring Fieldtrips Are Back!
Spring fieldtrips are once again available after an unexpected break due to COVID. The highlight spring fieldtrip for students of any age is a trip to the LSLBO banding station to watch our scientists at work, learn more about our boreal birds and hopefully see some of these tiny migratory marvels up close. There are also lots of hands-on learning for students including practicing their bird banding and net extraction skills with replica birds.
For information on banding lab tours and other programs at the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation, download our Education Program Brochure or call us at 780-849-8240
