Ontario has some of the best birdwatching in the world, especially in the spring and fall when hundreds of kinds of birds pass through the province on their annual migration. By sharing what they see, bird watchers are a valuable source of information that can be used to track and monitor the health of bird populations. Why not apply your birding observation skills to other species by expanding your life list to include at-risk animals and plants?
- Know what to watch for… Before you go, find out exactly what species at risk – plants, animals or birds – you might see in the area where you will be birding.
- Keep in touch… Tell us when you think you’ve spotted a species at risk. Call your local Ministry of Natural Resources office or email the Natural Heritage Information Centre website. If possible, share your photos and precise location information.
- Count yourself in… Volunteer to take part in the annual Christmas Bird Count the Great Backyard Bird Count or the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program.
- Get involved today to make a difference tomorrow… Across the province, stewardship councils and provincial parks are looking for volunteers for stewardship projects aimed at protecting and restoring species at risk and their habitats.
