Black-capped Chickadee. – Photo by Kerrie Wilcox through Birds Canada
ONTARIO (December 5, 2023) – There is a robust community of nature teams in Ontario referred to as the Nature Network, and these teams do all types of fantastic issues for nature. This vacation season, at the very least 52 of these teams are main Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs).
The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900, and as we speak, it’s North America’s longest-running wildlife census. Bird lovers of all ages and ability ranges are invited to have fun the 124th CBC by becoming a member of one of many many counts taking place throughout Ontario this vacation season.
This 12 months’s CBC will run from December 14, 2023 to January 5, 2024. Visit the Ontario Nature website to discover a Nature Network rely close to you. For a complete checklist of counts taking place throughout Canada, go to the Birds Canada website.
The Nature Network group counts are a enjoyable technique to be taught extra about birds and help their conservation. Count leaders are pleasant and inclusive; whether or not you might be new to birding or have years of expertise, you’ll be welcomed. When you be part of a rely, you get outside, spend time with different nature lovers, and acquire knowledge that informs chook conservation.
Scientists use the information collected to watch the well being and standing of resident and migratory birds over time, which helps develop conservation methods for species in decline and their habitats. The Christmas Bird Count additionally teaches neighborhood scientists concerning the myriad chook species that dwell in, and migrate by, their communities.
There are additionally some Christmas Bird Counts geared in direction of children which might be a great way for budding nature lovers to grow to be excited about birding.
Ontario Nature protects wild species and wild areas by conservation, training, and public engagement. A charitable organization, Ontario Nature represents greater than 30,000 members and supporters, and 150 member teams throughout Ontario.
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For extra info, please contact:
Lesley Rudy
Nature Network Organizer
Ontario Nature
416-444-8419 x224
[email protected]
John Hassell
Director of Communications and Engagement
Ontario Nature
416-444-8419 x269
[email protected]
