Global Big Day is May 9, 2020

At the present time, we hope to go ahead with our participation in Global Big Day, but it may mean that all of participants do their own count at their own home or location and submit them for a final team count.   Global Big Day allows birders to count birds all over the planet and send their counts to one large database.  Last year, over 35,000 people participated all over the globe, identifying more than 2/3 of the globe’s species in one day!  We can still be a part of this worldwide count!  Please remember to follow federal and provincial guidelines and restrictions concerning your birdwatching party size and park and wilderness access.  Visit Alberta Parks for trail updates or Parks Canada for their access updates.

You can download your check list here:  EPBR Bird Checklist

Questions or concerns?  Email Kathy at outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org

In the event that social distancing recommendations are lifted by May 9, we will update this page with a map and detailed location schedule so that you can join us as we tour Eagle Point Provincial Park, Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area and Buck Lake’s north shore on a one day bird count! This is your chance to participate in a worldwide citizen science project.