Looking for things to do with kids that are fun and encourage learning about nature at the same time? PEPtBO’s Get Out! Kids’ Club and NatureHood Program provides loads of resources for you
Go Birding!
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, there’s a world of joy out there for everyone. Look here for good places to bird in Prince Edward County, advice on how to get started and other resources.
Volunteer!
Wishing you could get up close and personal with birds? Would you like to help PEPtBO as a banding assistant, intern, board member, special events volunteer, fundraiser or citizen scientist?
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Our banders start work very early each morning, but this view definitely makes it worth while. Bird songs fill the skies as the sun rises ☀️
Have you been to Prince Edward Point? If so, what’s your favourite aspect of the area?
Have you registered for the Spring Birding Festival activities? PEPtBO will be offering several online events for the entire month of May. The program covers a variety of nature topics including:
“Leave it natural and they will come” - gardening to attract birds and bees
“All about the bird observatory” - an explanation of PEPtBO’s work and its significance for bird conservation
“Bee Day” - get an inside look at bee keeping with the Long Point Honey Co.
“Prince Edward County field naturalists” - learn about road ecology, and how to use iNaturalist as a tool for assisting species
Visit peptbo.ca/sbf for more information and for registration 🪶
This Song Sparrow was banded two years ago at PEPtBO, and was recaptured this week. 🌿
Did you know that there are at least 35 sparrow species in North America? See if you can identify differences the next time you’re out bird watching.
The countdown is on! Join us in celebration of the first virtual Spring Birding Festival, beginning April 26th.
For ten years, the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory and community partners have been celebrating spring migration through speakers, presentations, and family fun activities. We are very excited to announce this years keynote speaker is Julia Zarankin, best-selling author of “Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder”. You can find more information and register for events on our website peptbo.ca/SBF
📸: Field Sparrow by Phillip Mercier
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