BLPA - World Migratory Bird Day Fall 2022
Join the Burnaby Lake Park Assoication as we celebrate the change of the seasons. We’re participating in the Regional Parks Snap & Share event and invite you to get out into nature
Date/Time: Oct 8 2022, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Burnaby, Burnaby Lake Park4519 Piper Ave
Tickets
Cost: Free
Find tickets: here
Celebrate Birds with the BLPA - join an outing, check out seasonal visitors and learn to use a top nature app
During the month of October, park visitors are encouraged to SNAP a photo of flora or fauna and SHARE their observations to iNaturalist app to contribute to Citizen Science!
The BLPA has a month full of activities in October to help you learn to use the iNaturalist app effectively as well as opportunities to increase the number of species that you can observe.
iNaturalist is a great way to build your nature knowledge and get feedback on your observations. What’s more, you’ll be joining a global community of citizen scientists and contributing to biodiversity science.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Burnaby Lake!
Did you know? Fall is a great time to visit Burnaby Lake and see the migratory birds that stop off to rest and refuel before continuing south on the Pacific Flyway to their winter destinations.
Guided Bird Outing #1: 9:30 - 10:45 am
Guided Bird Outing #2: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Guided Nature Walk #3: 12:30 - 1:30 pm - using iNaturalist
Guided Bird Outings #1 & #2
Join Lindz Marsh (Burnaby Lake Park Association Board Director), Peter Lypkie and other local birders as they share their knowledge and passion for birds while we wander through Burnaby Lake trails. We’ll listen for calls and songs, enjoy discussion on topics such as bird habitat and plumage, and share tips. With fall migration in full swing, this is a great time to see both seasonal visitors and local year-round species.
If possible, bring a pair of binoculars that will allow you to identify and enjoy distant birds easily.
This year, World Migratory Bird Day is focused on the threat of light pollution. Artificial light is known to negatively affect many bird species and poses a significant threat to nocturnally migrating birds such as ducks, geese, plovers, sandpipers and songbirds, causing disorientation and collisions. Solutions to light pollution are available. More and more cities around the world are taking measures to dim building lights during migration phases. You can help by turning out the lights at night during spring and autumn.
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