Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory

Interested in learning the skills and techniques used in bird banding? 🐦

PEPtBO is once again hosting a NABC Banding Workshop & Certification this September.

Join us at the bird banding station and at a private residence in Soup Harbour, Prince Edward County for a hands-on, field-based workshop conducted in small groups.

We aim to make our programs accessible. Reduced rates may be available for participants with accessibility needs - please reach out to discuss options.

A discount is available for returning participants; please indicate this when registering.

For more information, visit https://www.peptbo.ca/nabc

Ready to register or have questions? Email director.mercier[at]peptbo[dot]ca

Please save the date for PEPtBO's Annual General Meeting.

The 2026 AGM is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th at The Andrew, 31 King St., Picton. Doors open at 7pm.

Presentation by PEPtBO's Station Manager, Ashley Jensen and Keynote Address by James Kamstra to follow the meeting.

Refreshments and sweet bites will be served.

Migration Update May 16th-22nd

Last week was our busiest week of the spring season, with a total of 816 birds banded throughout the week. However, most of these come from a single day when we experienced a small fallout event of warblers. That day, we banded 373 birds! The most numerous species banded during that busy day was Magnolia Warbler. The highlight of that morning was a male Hooded Warbler, which is a rare catch this far North! Additionally, last week we banded a male Golden-winged Warbler, which we usually only get a handful of each season. During this time, the first Swainson’s Thrushes began to arrive, as well as more species of vireos and flycatchers.

Notable sightings from last week include a Connecticut Warbler spotted at Traverse Woods in the NWA. This is a rare and secretive warbler that is difficult to find in PEC, but it put on quite a show for many birders! On the fallout day, hundreds of warblers were seen - many of which were Bay-breasted, American Redstarts and Magnolia Warblers, filling all the trees in the NWA. Additionally, we observed many Bobolinks flying over and migrating north to their breeding grounds.

We only have two days of banding left! Come visit us this weekend for your last chance to see spring bird banding this year.

Birds pictured from top left clockwise: Hooded Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Golden-winged Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler.