Projet FeederWatch

Take part in a vast North American survey of feeder birds on Fridays or Saturdays from November 4, 2022 to April 30, 2023! 

Since 2005, Les Amis de la montagne have been involved in Project FeederWatch, a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders in Canada and the United States. Our volunteer birdwatchers will be required to count and note the species of birds they observe at various feeders in Mount Royal Park. Observations will then be used as a basis for scientific research to study bird populations. 

A visit can last from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the number of feeders you wish to observe. All the necessary material is provided by Les amis de la montagne. Joining this bird counting project is a great way to enjoy nature and winter on the mountain, while contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge! 

Meeting place: Smith House, 1260 Remembrance Way, Montréal (Québec) H3H 1A2

Free 

Important! If you are interested in participating in Project FeederWatch but this is the first year you are doing so, please register for a mandatory, in-person training session and commit to visiting the feeders on Mount Royal at least three times during the season. Training is not required if you participated in the project in previous years, since the protocol remains unchanged. 

For more information, write to us at: benevolat@lemontroyal.qc.ca

Photo: Carl Lemyre