2024 Review: An Exceptional Year at the Tadoussac Bird Observatory – Achievements and Successes

20 February, 2025

The year 2024 was marked by exceptional moments shared with thousands of people, filled with enriching activities and exciting discoveries. We are more motivated than ever to continue this journey and go even further!

Tracking the Rusty Blackbird migration from a conservation perspective

9 January, 2025

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.

Winter is here!

1 December, 2024

Winter is well underway, and at this time of year, avian biodiversity is at its lowest. Nevertheless, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy nature and birdwatching.

The wind and the birds: how weather drives migration

22 November, 2024

Whether by day or night, birds swear by the wind for their long journeys. During migration, if the wind is in their favor, the birds will take flight, provided it blows in the right direction. On the contrary, if the wind is unfavorable, they will take the opportunity to rest and feed, waiting for the […]

Winter Finch Forecast 2024-2025 (French)

29 September, 2024

Cette année, la production de cônes est très étendue, du nord de la Colombie-Britannique à l’est du Québec et jusqu’aux montagnes du Sud-ouest. Bien que la production soit répandue, certaines régions présentent des trous importants causés par des infestations d’insectes (Tordeuse des bourgeons de l’épinette, Livrée des forêts, etc.), la sécheresse et les feux de […]

A greenish warbler may hide another

18 August, 2024

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.