It was the first group hike of the season and also the first sunny and warm day in about 1 week. We were 7 birders. We started around the Boyce marsh, going up the 215 to the bike path then along the bike path into...
This is an excellent article about how observing birds helps maintain mental health. I wholeheartedly agree. Click here (french only). https://www.lecharlevoisien.com/2023/03/15/notre-sante-mentale-et-les-oiseaux/...
Sign up for nine outings to identify birds in Sutton this spring. The outings are about 3 hours and are rain or shine. Bird identification walks with bilingual guide Jason Campbell Saturday May 6: 7am-10am: Sutton Curling Club parking – 26 Rue Pleasant Sunday May 14: 7am-10am: Sutton Curling...
The morning started out cool. We circled the parking lot where several campers had set up for the night. Here we heard the glorious song of the winter wren, who has a long and complicated story to tell. We got a good view of the...
I visited to Leamington this spring to be right in the action for the spring bird migration. I was only there for 4 days including 2 days of travel and the weather was cold a wet. I did see some great birds and also met...
It was an impressive first day for the Saturday morning bird hikes. We were a full group with the maximum of 12 participants and many of which had not been on a guided bird activity before. There were a few species that I think had...
See my article in the spring 2022 version of Le Tour. Hearing birds singing as they return to nest in spring is a thrill. Their voices suggest a lightness that contrasts with the cold, hardship of winter. Every spring I look forward to hearing the first...
Since November 2021 I am on the board of directors of COBM, the birding club for this region. It is a non-profit organization that brings together local people interested in ornithological activities. We do birding outings, conservation initiatives, awareness-raising, publish l’Info-Oiseaux journal, bird counts and other related...
I am doing group outings to identify birds on Saturday mornings this spring. This is the fifth year of these outings. This year I am doing a Sunday evening walk as well. Please sign up to reserve your spot: info@parcsutton.com 450-538-4085 Bilingual Guide: Jason Campbell April 30: 7am-10am:...
The Bird Day in Abercorn was a success. We learned about birds about each other and enjoyed a beautiful day in Abercorn. Thanks again to the organizer François Cusson. We are planning on repeating the event next summer. Here is some feedback from participants to...