Since 1993, the Tadoussac Bird Observatory (TBO) has collected tens of thousands of data points on birds in Quebec, through both long-term monitoring programs and targeted research projects. But what are these data used for, and how are they applied? This is the focus of this new Migration Chronicles article.

Conspecific attraction refers to the tendency of an individual to move closer to other members of the same species. This phenomenon has been observed particularly in habitat selection. The idea is based on the fact that the presence of conspecifics serves as a reliable indicator of habitat quality, signaling that it is favorable for feeding, […]

Early November, the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network (CMMN) held a meeting at Birds Canada’s headquarters, near Long Point, Ontario. The goal? To bring together more than 30 Canadian observatories to review progress on various research projects, several of which began more than 30 years ago. It was also an opportunity to discuss the challenges encountered […]

La Nyctale de Tengmalm (Aegolius funereus), un petit rapace de la famille des Strigidés, est une espèce clé de l’écosystème boréal. Toutefois, en raison de ses habitudes nocturnes et de sa répartition dispersée, les connaissances sur ses populations demeurent limitées, et son statut démographique en Amérique du Nord reste mal connu.

On prévoit une migration importante de nombreuses espèces de fringillidés dans l’est du Canada. Avec une production semencière généralement très faible dans la forêt boréale, du centre du Québec jusqu’au Manitoba, cet événement migratoire pourrait être le plus important depuis 2020-2021.

As last chronicle rightly points out, the Bicknell’s Thrush is among the rarest and least understood breeding bird species in North America. One major obstacle to its conservation is the difficulty of conducting population surveys. This species spends the summer in the Appalachian Mountains, where access is limited, and winters in the mountains of the […]

Spring has drawn to a close after a season rich in discoveries, marking the end of our field research activities. As summer settles in and the breeding season begins for many species, it’s the perfect time to look back on a decade of monitoring that has transformed our understanding of boreal and arctic bird behavior.

Imagine a cold night in the boreal forest, where the sky is set ablaze with hypnotic auroras: a breathtaking spectacle. The year 2024 has been marked by numerous displays of these lights, capturing the attention of scientists and dreamers alike. But beyond this visual beauty, these celestial phenomena raise fascinating questions about their impact on […]

Rusty Blackbird has experienced a significant population decline over the past century. Between 1970 and 2010, its population is believed to have dropped by nearly 90%. Habitat loss, particularly of forested wetlands at its wintering and migratory stopover sites, appears to be one of the main factors contributing to this decline.

While the shimmering colors of the males enchant us in spring, they are much more challenging in fall. Indeed, at this time of year, some of the birds emerging from the boreal forest are yellowish or greenish in color, whether male or female, much to the dismay of many birders.