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Upcoming Events
January 8, 2012: Rouge Park’s 9th Annual Winter Bird Count!
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Rouge Park’s 9th Annual Winter Bird Count!
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Sunday January 8th, 2012 |
What is a Winter Bird Count?
Over a century ago, American ornithologist Frank Chapman suggested birders across North America go out on Christmas Day to inventory local birds. Bird Counts have since become an annual tradition throughout North America. Volunteers will be going out with expert birders to survey all birds they see and hear within an area in Rouge Park.
The information collected from the Bird Count is combined with national databases designed to promote understanding and appreciation for conservation, wild birds and their habitats. Healthy bird populations are a good indicator of Rouge park’s ecological preservation and restoration success.
Where is Rouge Park’s Winter Bird Count?
The Rouge Park count encompasses a large section of the Rouge River watershed including portions of Markham and eastern Toronto.
How to get involved:
Whether you are an experienced birder*, nature enthusiast, or just want to learn more about Rouge Park and it’s birds, you’re invited to participate in the Ninth Annual Rouge Park Winter Bird Count (volunteers are also needed to count and report birds in their backyards).
For more info or to register, contact: Sheryl Santos at 905-713-6007 or e-mail birdcount@rougepark.com. Visit www.rougepark.com for more info.
Space is limited so please register as soon as possible!
*If you would like to lead a counting group, ask about becoming a Captain.
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