When we think of a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, whales are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the St. Lawrence River and Estuary also offer exceptional opportunities for seabird watching in Quebec. From spring through fall, numerous species use these food-rich waters as a migratory stopover, feeding area, or travel […]
The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is one of the most widely distributed raptors in the world. However, in North America, its populations are declining, and in Canada, the species has recently been recommended for designation as a threatened species. In Quebec, it is estimated that there are fewer than 100 breeding pairs remaining.
In winter, when snow covers the dunes of Tadoussac and the Cap-Tourmente national wildlife area and migratory birds have left the Côte-Nord, one might imagine that the Tadoussac Bird Observatory (TBO) puts its activities on hold. That is not the case! On the contrary, it is still a very busy time for the team.
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.
We are proud to continue our research projects, diversify our activities, and be supported by an ever-growing team of staff, volunteers, and partners. This community is essential to the development of the Tadoussac Bird Observatory. In 2025, we had the pleasure of contributing to several scientific articles, welcoming a record number of participants to the […]
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, […]