Useful Resources

FLAP Canada (Fatal Light Awareness Program)

Organization working to improve window safety for wild birds. Information about the impact of window collisions and tips on how to improve window safety.

Cats and Birds

Lead by Nature Canada, this initiative aims at keeping cats safe and saving bird lives. Information about the impact of outdoor cats on wild bird populations and solutions.

Bird Protection Quebec (BPQ)

Bird Protection Quebec is the oldest bird conservation organization in Canada (?) QC?. They organize bird watching walks throughout the province.

Club ornithologique Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Bird-watching club in the area of Vaudreuil-Soulanges where Le Nichoir is located. They organize bird-watching walk and conferences.

All about birds

One of the best source of basic information about every North American wild bird species. By the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Birds of the World

One of the best source of scientific knowledge for most species of birds. Formally Birds of North America. By the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Merlin App

Smart Phone or tablet app to help you identify bird species from your location with five simple questions, maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Nestwatch: All About Birdhouses

Information about birdhouses for different species, including best locations, tips on how to choose one, and plans for building your own. Maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

eBird

World’s largest biological citizen science program based on bird observations submitted by citizen observers throughout the world. Useful for keeping bird observation lists while contributing to science or finding which species are in your area.