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U.S. State of the Birds 2010

11 March 2010 – The United States’ Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the release of the State of the Birds 2010 report at a press conference on March 11. The publication follows a comprehensive report published a year ago, which indicated that nearly a third of the 800 bird species of the U.S. are endangered, threatened, or in significant decline. The 2010 report concludes that climate change threatens to further imperil hundreds of species of migratory birds, already under stress from habitat loss, invasive species, and other environmental threats.
   The publication is the product of a collaborative effort as part of the U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative, between federal and state wildlife agencies and several scientific and conservation organizations. Visit the State of the Birds website for more information and to read the full report.

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Happy 50^th Anniversary, LPBO!

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19 March 2010 – In a few short weeks, Bird Studies Canada and Long Point Bird Observatory will host our 50^th Anniversary Celebrations in Port Rowan and Long Point, Ontario.
   The May 14-16 events will include a wine & cheese reception on Friday, May 14, guided birding tours and a banquet on Saturday, May 15, and additional birding and social activities. We’re just putting the final touches on our plans for what is sure to be a memorable weekend.
   …Now all we need is you! If you’re planning to attend but have not yet registered, please do so before the deadline of April 1. All registrations must be received in advance, and there are less than two weeks remaining before the cut-off date.
   To register, call us at 1-888-448-2473, or visit our website.
   We hope to see you here in May!

Birdathon: Register Now!

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19 March 2010 – Registrations for the 2010 Baillie Birdathon are now being accepted. Visit the Bird Studies Canada website for more information about the Baillie Birdathon, to register, or to download a participant kit. There are many fabulous prizes available to be won by participants, including the grand prize generously donated by Eagle-Eye Tours – a guided tour of your choice of West Mexico, Costa Rica, or New Brunswick! Be sure to register by April 30 for a chance at the “early bird” prize – a complimentary one-year BSC membership, and the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America. To see the full list of prizes available to be won, select this link.

New Program Engages Students in Nest Monitoring

15 March 2010 – In collaboration with provincial and regional nest records schemes across Canada, Bird Studies Canada engages volunteers in long-term monitoring of nesting activity across Canada through our Project NestWatch program.
   Participants gather data that helps us follow the health of bird populations, providing valuable information on the state of the wider environment, as birds are good indicators of the health of the habitats and ecosystems in which they live.
   Project Nest Box is a new initiative that aims to involve school groups in nest monitoring. The program donates six nesting boxes to each interested school, to be installed on the school grounds. The students monitor the boxes throughout the spring and early summer, and report their observations online through Bird Studies Canada’s Project NestWatch website. 
   Project Nest Box – School Nest Watch Program is a not-for-profit collaboration between the Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee Naturalization and Wildlife Working Group; Midpoint International Inc.; Bird Studies Canada; and the Royal Ontario Museum’s Ontario Nest Records Scheme. Select this link to learn more. Schools interested in participating should contact Carolin Grandin at Midpoint International Inc., at 1-888-646-4246 or carolin.grandin@midpoint-int.com.

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Join BSC at the Green Living Show, April 23-25

18 March 2010 – The Green Living Show is Toronto’s largest green consumer show dedicated to educating the public about easy and workable solutions for leading a sustainable lifestyle. Visitors can shop the wide variety of exhibitor booths while gathering information and inspiration from a diverse selection of demonstrations, presentations, and activities.
   The fourth annual Green Living Show will take place April 23-25 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Visit the Green Living Show website for hours and other details.
   We hope to see you there – come find us at booth #601, at the front of the hall, just west of the main entrance!

Flights of Imagination

13 March 2010 – BSC staff biologist Dick Cannings has edited Flights of Imagination, a new anthology of writing about birds. This collection of 20 eloquent essays – including work by Jennifer Ackerman, John Hay, Bernd Heinrich, Trevor Herriot, Kenn Kaufman, Barbara Kingsolver, Dan Koeppel, Richard Mabey, Sandra Steingraber, and others – is a timeless evocation of our passion for birds.
   Dick will be launching the book at Hooked on Books, 225 Main Street, Penticton, BC at 4:30 p.m. on March 24. He’ll also be talking to the Friends of Lighthouse Park at the West Vancouver Memorial Library on Saturday March 20, 2-4 p.m. Visit Dick’s new website and blog for more information.

Maritimes Atlas Seeks Assistant Coordinator

10 March 2010 – The Maritimes Breeding Bird Atlas (www.mba-aom.ca) has an immediate opening for the position of Assistant Coordinator. Primary responsibilities will relate to various aspects of book production, data verification and review, and volunteer management and communications in the final Atlas field season. The Assistant Coordinator will be based at Bird Studies Canada’s Atlantic Region office, co-located with the Canadian Wildlife Service in Sackville, New Brunswick.
   The Assistant Coordinator should hold a B.Sc. in biology, ecology, or environmental studies, or relevant work experience, and should be legally entitled to work in Canada. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, two references, and a brief writing sample to Becky Stewart, Maritimes Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator, at bstewart@birdscanada.org by 4:00 pm (Atlantic time) on March 26, 2010.
   Visit the BSC website for more details about the position and the application process.

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