Projects / Citizen Science
Citizen Science may sound like a new term but the research and recording of nature observations have been carried out by members of Natural PEI for over 50 years. What better way to learn about nature that by participating in activities where your can learn from experienced naturalists who know the top spots for sighting across the Island. We welcome your involvement or interest in learning more about the current projects that members are actively involved with:
- The PEI Birder List – Listserv maintained by UPEI
- The Great Backyard Bird Count – held annually mid February
- Maritimes Breeding Bird Atlas – 1996-2010
- Maritmes Butterfly Atlas – 2010-2015
- Audubon Christmas Bird Count – held annually Dec 14-Jan 5
- Baille Birdathon – held annually in May
- Atlantic Canada Projects by Bird Studies Canada
- Bain’s Count (originally called the Francis Bain Bird-a-thon) – May
- Neil Bennett Autumn Birding Classic – Sept to early Oct
- Maritime Nocturnal Owl Survey (Bird Studies Canada) – April 1 to May 15
- Atlantic Canada Shorebird Survey
- Birding on PEI – Facebook Group
- Nature PEI – Facebook Group
- PEI Invasive Species Council
Citizen Science includes many fields – the following sites may also be of interest: