The McGill Bird Observatory (MBO) is a member of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network filling a significant gap between the nearest other sites in Ottawa and Prince Edward County to the west, and Tadoussac to the northeast. We are a project under the umbrella of the Migration Research Foundation Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to monitoring the movements and conservation of birds. Operations at MBO focus on bird migration monitoring, research, conservation, education and training of volunteers and students.
Our Mission
Bird banding is an essential tool for gathering information regarding the timing and routing of bird migration, survival rates, social structures, population trends, and more. Even for the most common species, such research continues to reveal surprises, while for species of concern it provides critical data for the planning of conservation and management efforts.
Our Objectives
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History
McGill University ornithology students and professional wildlife ecologist utilized a section of the Stoneycroft Wildlife Area for occasional banding activities in both spring and fall.
Although efforts were quite limited over the 9-year period, a total of 247 birds comprising 34 species were caught, suggesting that this area could be productive as a migration monitoring site.
This is were the adventure begin for the passionate graduate student who decide to create the McGill Bird Observatory.
