Date/Time
Date(s) - 18/12/2022
8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Location
Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation
Categories
The 28th Annual Slave Lake Christmas Bird Count is put on by the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation. This is part of a larger citizen science program. Training in bird identification is provided.
Time: December 18 starting at 8:45 a.m. with a free breakfast.
Location: Sawridge Truck Stop, Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation, and all around the area
Cost: free. Please confirm if you are attending breakfast – see details below.
To register, contact the Boreal Centre at 780-849-8240 or info@borealbirdcentre.ca.
To kick off the day, we will be meeting at the Sawridge Truckstop at 8:45 am for a hearty breakfast compliments of the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory. Sunrise is at about 9:00 a.m. but sometimes the birds need to warm up a little before they start moving. At breakfast, we will make up the “teams”, plan the routes, and then head out for a winter birding adventure. How long you head out for is up to you and up to the birds! Don’t worry if you aren’t a hard core birder, we can pair you up with someone with more birding expertise. But remember, winter birding is a lot easier than summer birding!
What to Bring:
- Warm winter gear and boots – it can get chilly standing listening for birds!
- Hot chocolate/coffee and Snacks
- Lunch if you plan on making a day of it
- Binoculars and bird guides/apps
- Digital camera in case you spot a really good bird.
- Clipboard is handy
There will be extra binoculars, field guides, etc. available to borrow at breakfast if you need them.