BPBO’s core program is migration monitoring of passerines at the Cabot Head Research Station. Migration monitoring is carried out in the Spring, from mid-April to early June, and again in the Fall, from mid-August to the end of October. A daily census, six hours of mist net captures, and incidental observations all go towards establishing the number of birds of all species moving through the area. Cabot Head Research Station has been a member of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Networksince its inception in 2000. BPBO also assists in other bird research. Feathers from American Redstarts and Swainson’s Thrushes have been collected as part of an isotope testing program.
BPBO’s migration monitoring program depends heavily on the assistance of volunteers. Volunteers help with data scribing, net extractions, and, depending on their level of expertise, bird banding. Learn how you can volunteer at the station.