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Etienne Dumont (1931-2004)

Aves do Brazil: Birds of Brazil. Sao Paolo: Editoria Rios Ltds, 1984. Reproduction by permission of Andre Ruschi.

Etienne Dumont - Hoatzin — Etienne Dumont – Hoatzin

Etienne Dumont - Sunbittern — Etienne Dumont – Sunbittern

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Thank you to Paul Jones, Mike V.A. Burrell, Richard K. Cooper, Sumiko Onishi, and all the talented and persistent bird photographers who generously shared their images with PIBO to enhance your enjoyment of this website.

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September 6 is #internationalvultureawarenessday.

September 6 is #internationalvultureawarenessday. Here in SW Ontario, the Turkey vulture is a common site. Vultures are dedicated parents and both male and female vultures typically take turns incubating their eggs and are equally involved in raising their chicks. #turkeyvultures #ontariobirds #peleeisland #loveavulturetoday #VultureDay

Watching Chimney swifts is a joyous event with @vo

Watching Chimney swifts is a joyous event with @vortexcanadabirding binoculars! Looking back at a recent Swift Watch night with Birds Canada.
#birdwatching
#chimneyswifts
#birdsofwindsoressex
#birdfriendywindsor

Join PIBO on June 20th for a guided bird walk! We

Join PIBO on June 20th for a guided bird walk! We will be exploring the Spring Garden Natural Area. Come along to learn more about the region's resident and migratory birds while appreciating a protected natural area! Binoculars will be provided!

When: June 20, 6:45pm
Meeting spot: Parking lot at intersection of Titcombe and Malden Rd (see QR code map link)

Let us know if you'll be attending!

Thank you to everyone who came out to see Dr Danie

Thank you to everyone who came out to see Dr Daniel Mennill last night . It was a fantastic way to kick off World Migratory
Bird Day!

Check out the Backpacks for Birding at the Windsor

Check out the Backpacks for Birding at the Windsor public library.
May 10 is World Migratory Bird Day.
Binoculars provided by PIBO’s official optics partner, Vortex Canada.

Please join us Thursday May 8!at 7 pm EST. This is

Please join us Thursday May 8!at 7 pm EST. This is an updated QR code!

Thank you to our renewing members! Your continued

Thank you to our renewing members! Your continued support helps us protect bird populations and their habitats. Not already a member? Join here: https://pibo.ca/en/birds-of-a-feather/

Since the birds can’t band themselves we are loo

Since the birds can’t band themselves we are looking for an Assistant Bander for this Fall! Check out the description in Ornithology Exchange or send us a dm!

Since the birds can’t band themselves 😆we are

Since the birds can’t band themselves 😆we are looking to hire an Assistant Bander this fall. See our job posting on Ornithology Exchange.
#fieldwork
#migrationmonitoring
#birdobservatory
#

Spring migration has begun on Pelee Island but onl

Spring migration has begun on Pelee Island but only 9% of birds that migrate through the Mississippi flyway are protected! Join our membership program Birds of a Feather and help our birds.

Join our membership program and help raise awarene

Join our membership program and help raise awareness of the plight of migratory birds!

Visit your branch of the Windsor Public Library fo

Visit your branch of the Windsor Public Library for 20 new Backpacks for Birders kits! New for this year- family kits and resources translated into Punjabi!

#pibo #membership

#pibo
#membership

We are overwhelmed with the support we received fr

We are overwhelmed with the support we received from our generous supporters this year! Thank you very much to everyone who donated to our GivingTuesday campaign this year for our research and education programs. We couldn’t do it without you ❤️❤️

Today is Giving Tuesday and we are so close to rea

Today is Giving Tuesday and we are so close to reaching our fundraising goal! Please consider donating any amount❤️

Our 2025 fundraising calendars are finally here! O

Our 2025 fundraising calendars are finally here! Order one on the PIBO website or contact us for local pickup. $39.99 includes shipping or $35.00 for Windsor orders.

A new batch of birding backpacks has been delivere

A new batch of birding backpacks has been delivered to the @windsorpublibrary thanks to a grant from TD friends of the Environment Foundation and a generous donation from the official optics partner of PIBO, @vortexcanadabirding ! These multilingual kits contain 1-2 vortex binoculars, field guides and local resources on the best places to spot birds.

#globalbirdrescue #vehiclestrike #birdfriendlywin

#globalbirdrescue
#vehiclestrike
#birdfriendlywindsor

A big welcome to Jamie Depolla, PIBO‘s fall Assi

A big welcome to Jamie Depolla, PIBO‘s fall Assistant Bander. Jamie relies on his Vortex binoculars to identify the birds he sees on the daily census walk. @vortexcanadabirding is the official optics partner of Pelee Island Bird Observatory.

Join us for Global Bird Rescue Week. We are lookin

Join us for Global Bird Rescue Week. We are looking for volunteers to join our team in the Walkerville area.

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