Last week we discussed how to responsibly enjoy wild spaces with our dogs. Yet dogs are not the only pet that harms wildlife. In Canada, the largest direct human-caused killer of birds is domestic cats, whose depredations far exceed the deaths caused by collisions with windows, wind turbines, and cars combined 1. Bird are especially… 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/