Réalisations & Projets

As part of an innovative environmental initiative, Aluminerie Alouette commissioned us to conduct an avian inventory and develop recommendations for swallow conservation at its industrial site in Sept-Îles.

Conclusion: Transforming an industrial site into a model of harmonious coexistence between economic activity and biodiversity, while meeting requirements for the protection of species at risk.

See the article by Radio-Canada : Des nichoirs sur mesure pour les hirondelles de l’aluminerie

Since 2021, Environment and Climate Change Canada and First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute (FNQLSDI) have commissioned us to analyze data for this project, which involves:

• Analyzing thousands of recordings from hundreds devices using the Wildtrax platform.
• Making a major contribution to knowledge regarding boreal bird populations—including species at risk—and to the identification of priority habitats for conservation.

This project combines scientific and Indigenous knowledge and strengthens the capacity of communities to actively participate in protecting boreal biodiversity.

To learn more about this project, visit the website: Pineshish-Piyaasiis : Boreal bird monitoring program

NCC commissioned us to conduct a bird survey using autonomous recorders (photo) at a site in the Charlevoix region recently acquired by the organization for conservation purposes. The ongoing project will provide insight into the area’s bird community and help establish recommendations for future bird conservation, particularly regarding species at risk.

For the City of Boucherville, the Tadoussac Bird Observatory was commissioned to conduct a complete inventory of nesting birds in the Pierre-Dansereau Woods, the city’s largest natural area (193 ha).

Key results:

• 65 bird species detected
• 33 species likely to breed and 4 confirmed
• Confirmed presence of several species at risk, including the Wood Thrush, Barn Swallow, Chimney Swift, and Eastern Wood-Pewee

Thanks to a rigorous protocol (listening points and transects), we identified areas of high ecological value and provided recommendations for the conservation of this biodiversity refuge in a heavily human-modified urban environment.