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23 October 2009 
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         INTERNATIONAL

 

Project FeederWatch Needs Your Help!

23 October 2009 – Every winter, nearly 2400 Bird Studies Canada members and another 13,000 volunteers across the United States contribute to Project FeederWatch, an annual survey of birds that visit backyard feeders. Participating is easy and fun! At regular intervals from November to April, ‘FeederWatchers’ count the kinds and numbers of birds at their feeders, then submit their observations. The results help scientists detect and study winter bird population trends.
   Project FeederWatch is a joint program of Bird Studies Canada and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Participation is free for Bird Studies Canada members. FeederWatchers receive a full-colour bird poster and calendar; resources to help them attract, identify, and record the species at their feeders; four issues a year of BirdWatch Canada magazine; free participation in any of BSC’s other volunteer programs; and a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of their BSC membership.
   The 2009-2010 Project FeederWatch season begins in just three weeks, and runs from November 14, 2009 to April 9, 2010. Visit our website to learn more about Bird Studies Canada and Project FeederWatch, or call us at 1-888-448-2473 to sign up.

MMP Volunteer Receives Award

20 October 2009 – At their 35th Annual Community Salute to the Environment on October 19, the Center for Environmental Information announced Chris Fredette of Fairport, New York as a co-recipient of the Hugh E. Cumming Environmental Quality Award for 2009. This award is given each year to someone who has made significant contributions to environmental protection, improvement, or education in the greater Rochester area. Chris was recognized for her grassroots efforts on behalf of the environment over the past 20+ years – which have included dedicated involvement in the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program since 1995. Congratulations Chris, and thank you very much for your invaluable efforts!

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        NATIONAL

 

A New eBird Tool for Birdwatchers

23 October 2009 – Bird Studies Canada has just released a new tool within eBird Canada which shows the location of all recent sightings of interest across the country. By looking at a map, birdwatchers can now find out quickly whether there were any interesting birds reported in their area over the last couple of weeks. To use this new tool, visit the eBird Canada website. We also encourage you to be part of the eBird community by reporting your own sightings.

Un nouvel outil pour les observateurs d’oiseaux

23 octobre 2009 – Études d’Oiseaux Canada vient tout juste de lancer un nouvel outil relié au site eBird Canada. Cet outil montre l’emplacement de toutes les mentions d’intérêt rapportées via eBird à travers le pays. Les observateurs peuvent donc rapidement trouver si des observations intéressantes ont été faites dans leur région au cours des dernières semaines. Pour consulter ce nouvel outil, rendez-vous sur eBird Canada. Nous vous encourageons également à soumettre vos propres observations et ainsi faire partie de la communauté eBird.

Funding Available for Canadian Bird Research and Conservation Projects

22 October 2009 – Bird Studies Canada is now accepting applications to the James L. Baillie Memorial Fund for Bird Research and Preservation (the Baillie Fund) for the 2010 grant cycle. A portion of funds raised through BSC’s annual Baillie Birdathon fundraiser are allocated to the Baillie Fund to provide grants to individuals or groups for projects that further BSC’s mission. Since 1978, the Baillie Fund has provided grants totalling $598,000 to 523 bird research and conservation projects across Canada. In reviewing grant applications, the Baillie Fund Trustees give priority to well-designed projects that engage the skills and enthusiasm of amateur naturalists and volunteers to help us understand, appreciate, and conserve Canadian birds in their natural environments.
   There are three granting programs, each with a different application and review process. Applications for Regular Grants are due by December 15, 2009; applications for Small Grants are due by January 15, 2010; and applications for the James L. Baillie Student Award for Field Research, administered by the Society of Canadian Ornithologists, are due by February 15, 2010. For more information about the Baillie Fund grant programs, past grants, and how to apply for a grant for your project, select this link or contact the Baillie Fund Secretary at aheagy@birdscanada.org or 1-888-448-2473 ext. 166.

Des subventions sont offertes pour les projets de recherches et de conservation visant les oiseaux

22 octobre 2009 – Études d’oiseaux Canada (ÉOC) accepte actuellement les demandes de subvention du Fonds commémoratif James L. Baillie pour les projets de recherches et de conservation visant les oiseaux (Fonds Baillie) pour le cycle de subventions de 2010. Une partie des fonds recueillis par le truchement du Baillie Birdathon, qui est tenu annuellement, est versée au fonds en vue de l’attribution de subventions aux particuliers et aux groupes dont les projets aident à réaliser la mission d’ÉOC. Depuis 1978, le Fonds Baillie a versé des subventions atteignant, au total, 598 000 $ à 523 projets de recherches et de conservation visant les oiseaux du Canada à l’échelle du pays. Au cours de l’examen des demandes, les administrateurs du fonds accordent la priorité aux projets bien conçus qui mettent à profit les aptitudes et l’enthousiasme de naturalistes amateurs et de bénévoles afin de favoriser une meilleure compréhension, appréciation et conservation des oiseaux du Canada dans leurs milieux naturels.
   Il existe trois programmes dont les processus de présentation et d’examen des demandes sont distincts. Les dates limites de présentation des demandes de subventions ordinaires et de petites subventions sont respectivement le 15 décembre 2009 et le 15 janvier 2010. En ce qui concerne la Bourse de recherches sur le terrain James L. Baillie à l’intention des étudiants qui est administrée par la Société des ornithologistes du Canada, la date limite de présentation des demandes est le 15 février 2010. Pour obtenir plus de renseignements au sujet des programmes et des subventions et bourses versées antérieurement et pour savoir comment présenter une demande, cliquez ici ou communiquez avec Andrew Coughlan (Gestionnaire des programmes – Québec) par courriel à acoughlan@oiseauxcanada.org ou par téléphone, au 1-866-518-0212.

2009 Jamie Smith Award Recipient

20 October 2009 – At the 2009 annual meeting of the Society of Canadian Ornithologists, Dr. Spencer G. Sealy (Professor, University of Manitoba) was announced as the recipient of the 2009 Jamie Smith Memorial Award for Mentoring in Ornithology. Spencer Sealy is recognized as an outstanding biologist who has made significant contributions to ornithology in Canada. The 24 letters of nomination that Spencer received for the Jamie Smith Mentoring Award also attest to his obvious impact on those with whom he works. Many wrote of Spencer’s infectious passion for birds and research, and his dedication to students, both in the office and in the field.
   The award committee congratulates Spencer on his achievements, and encourages others to consider making nominations of supervisors, colleagues, and peers for next year’s award. Details of the nomination process are found on the Society of Canadian Ornithologists website.

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        REGIONAL

 

BC Breeding Bird Atlas Autumn Newsletter Online

21 October 2009 – The autumn newsletter of the British Columbia Breeding Bird Atlas is now available online. Check it out to reminisce on what’s been a very successful second season, or simply to get a flavour for the project, its personalities, and some of the findings. It’s full of stories from the summer, atlassing tips, and new tools available to atlassers. There are step-by-step instructions on getting started with data entry, some great new tools available for completing point counts, and even a quiz to test some of your atlassing knowledge. Select this link to download the newsletter in PDF format.
   And please keep those records coming in! The second year was spectacular, and we’ve amassed a great amount of data. We’ve quadrupled the number of point count records since last year, and have more than 120,000 records! Thanks to you all for your support this year. Check out the bird maps to see where you could fill in the gaps!

Long Point Waterfowl Newsletter

21 October 2009 – Long Point Waterfowl ((LPW) recently completed their fourth annual newsletter. Within this issue, you will find articles about LPW’s ongoing staff and student research projects, upgrades to the Research & Education Centre, and LPW’s involvement with co-hosting the 5th North American Duck Symposium & Workshop. Downloadable copies of this newsletter are available on the LPW web page.

BSC – Atlantic Welcomes Kevin Kelly

20 October 2009 – There is a new employee in BSC’s Atlantic Canada office. Kevin Kelly is our Atlantic Region Bird Projects Assistant. His six-month contract is made possible through the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program. Kevin will be working primarily on the Maritimes Breeding Bird Atlas, as well as Atlantic Owl Education, Owl Surveys, and the Important Bird Areas program in Nova Scotia. He can be reached at 506-364-5025 or kkelly@birdscanada.org.

Presentation on Ontario Atlas Results

20 October 2009 – Residents of southwestern Ontario may be interested in attending an upcoming presentation built around results from the latest Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario.  Bird Studies Canada was one of five major partners in the project, along with Environment Canada, Ontario Field Ornithologists, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and Ontario Nature. On November 6, Mike Cadman, a Songbird Biologist with Environment Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service, will give a talk about the health of Ontario’s bird populations. The presentation “Canaries in a Coalmine: What are Ontario’s Birds Telling Us?” will take place at 7 p.m. at the London Central Library. Select this link for more details about the event.

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