Are you interested in learning more about birds in and around Victoria, BC, Canada?
Check out this selection of website that can help point you in the right direction.
Rocky Point Bird Observatory seeks to influence and inform ecological management practices and conservation of migratory birds in western North America through monitoring, scientific research and public education.
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a saltwater lagoon located at the base of the Royal Roads property, next to the Fort Rodd Hill / Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites and a view across Esquimalt Harbour at Dockyard.
The Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary (MBS) is located on the south point of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It offers an important habitat for many seabirds.
The University of Victoria (UVIC) has a variety of courses on birds.
Nature Victoria by James Clowater offers informative and exciting classes and one-hour talks about local birds and bird behaviour. You can register for classes or book a talk for your group or organization.
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary offers a range of hands-on educational opportunities on-site in the Nature House and on the sanctuary grounds and waterways.
The Royal BC Museum Ornithology Dept. has a lot of interesting information.
The Victoria Natural History Society offers many field trips and presentations each month for its members. Note that while evening presentations are open to the public, field trips are designed for members. Guests may join for up to three trips, after which they are expected to join the Society.
Visit The BC Bird Trail to learn more about The Pacific Flyway?
Finally...The Saanich News had a great article in September 2021 titled: Birds of a feather discover together! - Introducing junior birders to the natural world all around Saanich which contains good information and links on birds and birding.
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