Bird monitoring and banding project at Buttertubs West Marsh, Nanaimo, BC: 2018 data report
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2018-12-23
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Demers, Eric
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Since 2013, Vancouver Island University (VIU) has operated a bird monitoring and banding project at Buttertubs West Marsh, with overall objectives to: monitor migrant and resident birds to contribute to regional and continent-wide efforts to monitor changes in population levels of these species; provide practical educational and training opportunities for VIU students and community volunteers; and, conduct public demonstrations where people of all ages can learn about bird identification, ecology, evolution, and conservation. This project was conducted in partnership with the City of Nanaimo and Ducks Unlimited Canada. This report summarizes the activities and results of this project during 2018. Project activities are described in the sections below and included: songbird monitoring and banding; and, swallow nest box monitoring. Summaries of volunteer effort / training and public demonstration / education are also included.