Dean
@deanofbirds.bsky.social
Birder. Father. Grandfather. Husband. Naturalist. Curler. Proud Canadian. Nature Guelph- Bird Wing. Treaty 3 Lands. Ontario
FOY was American Goldfinch. I was greeted by a small flock as I exited my car upon arrival at dog walking location. Was -15C.
January 1, 2026 at 1:34 PM
FOY was American Goldfinch. I was greeted by a small flock as I exited my car upon arrival at dog walking location. Was -15C.
Congratulations to the top birders in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. That’s some great birding!
January 1, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Congratulations to the top birders in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. That’s some great birding!
The results of Guelph 59th annual Christmas Bird Count #CBC are now available. It was a colder season but check out the variety of birds observed. #birding #ontbirding
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Results of Guelph’s 2025 Christmas Bird Count
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December 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The results of Guelph 59th annual Christmas Bird Count #CBC are now available. It was a colder season but check out the variety of birds observed. #birding #ontbirding
natureguelph.ca/2025/12/26/r...
natureguelph.ca/2025/12/26/r...
I put together a summary of the Winter Finch Forecast for Wellington County (Ontario, Canada). I am excited to see if the predictions align with reality. natureguelph.ca/2025/12/01/s...
Summary of the Winter Finch Forecast 25-26 for Wellington
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December 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I put together a summary of the Winter Finch Forecast for Wellington County (Ontario, Canada). I am excited to see if the predictions align with reality. natureguelph.ca/2025/12/01/s...
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Check out how Christmas Bird Count becomes even easier, and more powerful, when you report your sightings with eBird: help build a continent-wide record while enjoying winter birding at home or in the field.: eBirding on Christmas Bird Counts buff.ly/YBwYzKk #Birds #Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Check out how Christmas Bird Count becomes even easier, and more powerful, when you report your sightings with eBird: help build a continent-wide record while enjoying winter birding at home or in the field.: eBirding on Christmas Bird Counts buff.ly/YBwYzKk #Birds #Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social
Completed the Guelph Christmas Bird Count yesterday. Our team had a great day despite it being quite cool (-10). We did locate 32 species of birds (approximately 61 in the whole circle count). Great day #christmasbircount
December 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Completed the Guelph Christmas Bird Count yesterday. Our team had a great day despite it being quite cool (-10). We did locate 32 species of birds (approximately 61 in the whole circle count). Great day #christmasbircount
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Great #Job Opportunity! Vice President, Development and Philanthropy
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www.birdscanada.org/about-us/job... #Birds #Conservation #Philanthropy
December 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Great #Job Opportunity! Vice President, Development and Philanthropy
www.birdscanada.org/about-us/job... #Birds #Conservation #Philanthropy
www.birdscanada.org/about-us/job... #Birds #Conservation #Philanthropy
Tomorrow we are reviving Christmas Bird Count for Kids here in Guelph, Ontario. Should be a great morning enjoying our winter birds.
December 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Tomorrow we are reviving Christmas Bird Count for Kids here in Guelph, Ontario. Should be a great morning enjoying our winter birds.
I was honoured last night with the presentation of the Scott Beemer Nature Award by Nature Guelph at their AGM. Apparently I was awarded it due to my work with our Bird Wing group and my puns. I am truly humbled by this award. Thanks to those who nominated me.
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I was honoured last night with the presentation of the Scott Beemer Nature Award by Nature Guelph at their AGM. Apparently I was awarded it due to my work with our Bird Wing group and my puns. I am truly humbled by this award. Thanks to those who nominated me.
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The Do’s — and Definite Don’t’s — of Snowy Owl Photography
Scott WeidensaulNovember 29, 2025 www.projectsnowstorm.org/posts/the-do... #Birds #Owls
Scott WeidensaulNovember 29, 2025 www.projectsnowstorm.org/posts/the-do... #Birds #Owls
December 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The Do’s — and Definite Don’t’s — of Snowy Owl Photography
Scott WeidensaulNovember 29, 2025 www.projectsnowstorm.org/posts/the-do... #Birds #Owls
Scott WeidensaulNovember 29, 2025 www.projectsnowstorm.org/posts/the-do... #Birds #Owls
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60,000 African penguins starved to death after sardine numbers collapsed. Climate crisis and overfishing contributed to loss of 95% of penguins in two breeding colonies in South Africa.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
60,000 African penguins starved to death after sardine numbers collapsed – study
Climate crisis and overfishing contributed to loss of 95% of penguins in two breeding colonies in South Africa, research finds
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
60,000 African penguins starved to death after sardine numbers collapsed. Climate crisis and overfishing contributed to loss of 95% of penguins in two breeding colonies in South Africa.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nature Guelph is hosting the annual Christmas Bird Count on December 14. All welcome to contribute by joining a team. natureguelph.ca/guelph-chris...
December 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Nature Guelph is hosting the annual Christmas Bird Count on December 14. All welcome to contribute by joining a team. natureguelph.ca/guelph-chris...
Nature Guelph is hosting two Christmas Bird Count events this season including our CBC for Kids on Dec 13. Check out the details natureguelph.ca/events/natur...
December 5, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Nature Guelph is hosting two Christmas Bird Count events this season including our CBC for Kids on Dec 13. Check out the details natureguelph.ca/events/natur...
Tonight I had the honour of host another Nature Guelph Bird Wing meeting featuring @dmennill.bsky.social It was fascinating learning about migratory bird acoustics
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Tonight I had the honour of host another Nature Guelph Bird Wing meeting featuring @dmennill.bsky.social It was fascinating learning about migratory bird acoustics
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Another massive movement of migratory birds underway tonight — nearly 1 Billion Birds! With the full moon, you might be able to see some silhouettes zipping by. You can make your own flow maps here (just hit record): aeroecolab.com/uslights
October 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Another massive movement of migratory birds underway tonight — nearly 1 Billion Birds! With the full moon, you might be able to see some silhouettes zipping by. You can make your own flow maps here (just hit record): aeroecolab.com/uslights
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From the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas: Did you submit eBird checklists in #Ontario since 2021? Then you have an excellent chance to win a pair of binoculars. For every checklist you import from eBird to the Atlas before the end of September...
Importing eBird checklists to the Atlas
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September 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
From the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas: Did you submit eBird checklists in #Ontario since 2021? Then you have an excellent chance to win a pair of binoculars. For every checklist you import from eBird to the Atlas before the end of September...
LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching
YouTube video by owen reiser
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August 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Join Nature Guelph Bird Wing on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 7:30-9:00 pm for an engaging presentation from shorebird enthusiast Jean Iron on the southbound migration of shorebirds.
#shorebirds #birding #ontbirds
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#shorebirds #birding #ontbirds
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Southbound Shorebirds with Jean Iron
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August 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Join Nature Guelph Bird Wing on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 7:30-9:00 pm for an engaging presentation from shorebird enthusiast Jean Iron on the southbound migration of shorebirds.
#shorebirds #birding #ontbirds
natureguelph.ca/events/jean-...
#shorebirds #birding #ontbirds
natureguelph.ca/events/jean-...
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We have this great new course about birding for beginners with Andrea, Jody and others.
Check it out! #birds #nature #learnsomethingnew #getoutside
@jodyallair.bsky.social
Check it out! #birds #nature #learnsomethingnew #getoutside
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Excited to begin your birding journey this spring? Here’s a sneak peek at our free course, "Birding for Beginners!" In this clip, Jody and Andrea highlight some of the best tools to help you in your birding journey.
Visit Birds Canada Learn to access the full course for free: learn.birdscanada.org
Visit Birds Canada Learn to access the full course for free: learn.birdscanada.org
April 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We have this great new course about birding for beginners with Andrea, Jody and others.
Check it out! #birds #nature #learnsomethingnew #getoutside
@jodyallair.bsky.social
Check it out! #birds #nature #learnsomethingnew #getoutside
@jodyallair.bsky.social
That’s a wrap on curling for the season. On to #birdmigration !
April 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
That’s a wrap on curling for the season. On to #birdmigration !
This week’s Nature Guelph speaker series features @ecology-forlife.bsky.social exploring Habitat-Based Influences on Farm Arthropods. I am keen to learn more about ALUS’ work on marginal farm land. natureguelph.ca/events/habit...
Habitat-Based Influences on Farm Arthropods
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April 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This week’s Nature Guelph speaker series features @ecology-forlife.bsky.social exploring Habitat-Based Influences on Farm Arthropods. I am keen to learn more about ALUS’ work on marginal farm land. natureguelph.ca/events/habit...
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Get the latest on bird conservation with our monthly e-newsletter! It's the perfect time to subscribe - our next one goes out tomorrow.
Swipe through this post for a sneak peek of the April issue and subscribe today to see the full stories in your inbox tomorrow: www.birdscanada.org/enews
Swipe through this post for a sneak peek of the April issue and subscribe today to see the full stories in your inbox tomorrow: www.birdscanada.org/enews
April 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Get the latest on bird conservation with our monthly e-newsletter! It's the perfect time to subscribe - our next one goes out tomorrow.
Swipe through this post for a sneak peek of the April issue and subscribe today to see the full stories in your inbox tomorrow: www.birdscanada.org/enews
Swipe through this post for a sneak peek of the April issue and subscribe today to see the full stories in your inbox tomorrow: www.birdscanada.org/enews
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I was on CTV Edmonton Morning this week talking about spring migration and actions people can take to help birds at this time of year. @birdscanada.bsky.social #birds
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid...
Is climate change impacting bird migration?
Jody Allair of Birds Canada talks about bird migration in Alberta and how it has been impacted by climate change.
www.ctvnews.ca
April 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I was on CTV Edmonton Morning this week talking about spring migration and actions people can take to help birds at this time of year. @birdscanada.bsky.social #birds
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid...
Hosted the last speaker session with Nature Guelph’s Bird Wing for the season last night. Thanks to @thebirderbob.bsky.social for an enjoyable presentation. Now time to go enjoy the spring migration here in Ontario.
April 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Hosted the last speaker session with Nature Guelph’s Bird Wing for the season last night. Thanks to @thebirderbob.bsky.social for an enjoyable presentation. Now time to go enjoy the spring migration here in Ontario.