On October 3, the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory concluded our Fall Songbird Migration Monitoring program for 2025; our 31st year of standardized efforts. Although the trees still bear their yellowed leaves, very few migratory bird species remain in our forests as the stillness of winter tightens its grip. For the third year in a… Read more »
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May is Birdathon month, so help support the two teams raising funds for the bird conservation programs at the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory. These Birdathon teams will be trying to find as many bird species as they can in 24 hours to earn donations for the LSLBO, as well as earn the birding bragging rights for another year. Donations are tax deductible with 75% going directly to the LSLBO, and the other 25% supporting Birds Canada conservation programs across Canada.![]()
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If the weather is good, they will be heading out on Wednesday, May 20th. We promise to update you on how they make out. Good luck teams and thank you everyone for your support! ![]()
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You can find the donation links for both of these awesome teams below: ![]()
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Team Tanager - LSLBO field staff (Robyn, Bronwyn, Julia) and local member/team captain - Wayne Bowles. ![]()
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/Birds_Canada/p2p/birdathon26/team/lesser-slave-lake-bird-observa...![]()
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Team Birders in the Park - retired LSLBO banders Richard and Nicole Krikun![]()
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/Birds_Canada/p2p/birdathon26/team/lesser-slave-lake-bird-observa...
Despite all this snow, the songbirds are already starting to arrive. So help us celebrate spring migration at our 29th Annual Songbird Festival taking place on May 23 & 24. For all the latest program information and updates, you can visit our Songbird Festival website. ![]()
www.lslbo.org/education/songbird-festival/