* This event has been POSTPONED due to fire risk! 

​Conserving Bird Species at Risk in Working Forests
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 (POSTPONED)
8am - 12 noon
Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest
Mooseland, NS

Join us in learning more about Beneficial Management Practices for Bird Species At Risk in working forests! These will be discussed within the context of the specific habitat needs of the species and, more broadly, the bird species associated with different forest stand types in Nova Scotia.

This event will be lead by Dalhousie bird researcher Dr. Cindy Staicer. If you have any questions about what will be covered, you can email Cindy at Cindy.Staicer@dal.ca.

Pre-registration is required, and interested participants are asked to register by Thurs. June 1st using the form below. Spaces will be limited, so register soon to reserve your spot!

Once registered, we will contact you via email closer to the date with more details. Please arrive at the Mooseland Community Centre (4032 Mooseland Rd, Mooseland, NS) by 7:45am on June 3rd.

Recommended items to bring with you:

• Bagged lunch
• ​Binoculars
• Sturdy footwear for hiking through the woods
• Appropriate clothing for the weather
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellant
• Water​
• Notebook and pen

Participants will need to bring their own lunch into the field with them. 

We also suggest downloading the free Merlin Bird ID App onto your phone if you are interested in trying it out on the field trip. You can find it at: merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download

This event is part of Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association's outreach programming, with financial support from the NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. 

For general questions about the event, contact Christie at christie.nswooa@gmail.com.
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