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 […]
Occasionally, certain observations stand out for their exceptional nature and scientific significance. They testify to the work of numerous researchers and enthusiasts united around the same objective: to better understand migratory birds. An unlikely sighting, a ring identified, a migration traced over several years and thousands of kilometers… and here’s a story that exceeds even […]
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.
The warm weather is gradually settling in, and even though snow still covers parts of the Côte-Nord region, the signs of spring are unmistakable. One of the most remarkable among them: the arrival of migratory birds! From March to June, millions of birds cross through Quebec on their way to their breeding grounds.
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 […]