The Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory is still monitoring locally breeding songbirds, but a few birds have already left their summer homes. This dispersal netted us a young Varied Thrush – our first captured during MAPS and only the ninth we have ever banded. While range maps will tell you this species cannot be found… Read more »
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2 weeks ago
Hard to believe, but Fall Migration Monitoring has already begun in the boreal forest. Experience the special world of bird banding at our PUBLIC BIRD OBSERVATORY TOURS taking place every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY morning until the end of August. Drop-in at the station anytime between 9 to 11 am and join us for this fun family-friendly education program. For more information, call 780-849-8240 or email info@borealbirdcentre.ca
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1 month ago
This elusive Swainson's Thrush was the number one bird banded at the LSLBO during our spring migration monitoring program. For a recap of spring at the station, check out this update.
www.lslbo.org/station-reports/spring-migration-monitoring-summary/![]()
Summer is over quick for these incredible migratory birds. Our Fall Migration Monitoring program at the LSLBO will be starting up on July 12th!![]()
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2 months ago
Photos from Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation's post
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