Interested in learning how to identify and support birds in your backyard? Want to know more about bird biodiversity in our region?
Join us for an introductory bird walk at UBC Botanical Garden. We will identify familiar birds, look for spring migrating species and listen for the birds’ melodious songs. Participants will also learn about bird strike mitigation research at UBC and how to prevent bird strikes!
This event is suited for beginner birders and will help you to identify common birds of the Lower Mainland, based on their behaviour, size, shape and sounds. The Merlin App on cell phones will be demonstrated to identify the bird songs and calls. The walk will include:
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Tips for how to identify bird groups
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Different habitats preferred by specific bird species
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Considerations for making bird-friendly habitat in gardens and around your home
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Actions to preserve and protect bird biodiversity to help them thrive
When: Sunday, May 5th 2024
Time: 9:00am to 11:30am
Where: UBC Botanical Garden, UBC Botanical Garden, 6408 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver BC
Cost:
- $11 plus tax for Adults,
- $9 plus tax for Concession (Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students|Staff|Faculty. Valid ID card required.)
About the Guides:
Bev Ramey is a long-time naturalist; her career was a park planner. Bev has enjoyed two decades of ‘birding’ and also delights in plants. She organized naturalist groups to survey birds in remote BC Provincial Parks during the five years of BC’s Breeding Bird Atlassing. Together with Bill, they lead monthly bird surveys for Nature Vancouver at UBC Botanical Garden and at the UBC Farm.
Bill Ramey, retired microbiologist, has been birding and participating in bird surveys for over ten years. He enjoys bird photography. In recent years Bill has chosen to use a spotting scope for better viewing of birds, as well as the Merlin bird app to associate bird sounds with specific birds.
Important Notes: This walk will take place outdoors and will proceed rain or shine. Please dress for the weather including footwear for all terrains. Please bring bionoculars if you have them. We will also provide some to share with participants. Pricing includes free admission to the Garden so plan on staying after the walk if you would like to explore. Greenheart TreeWalk is an additional admission fee.
Accessibility: Please note that this is a walking tour with very few locations to sit.
Cancellation Policies: UBC Botanical Garden does not have the capacity to refund tickets. If the performance is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, ticket holders will receive a gift card for the value of their tickets that can be redeemed for UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden admission and in The Shop in the Garden.
About the Organizers:
This event is part of Biodiversity Days.
Biodiversity Days is a month-long celebration every May that honours the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22). Local celebrations highlight the many species, genes and ecosystems that sustain our communities. Hosted by UBC Botanical Garden in collaboration with SEEDS Sustainability Program, this year’s program features a diversity of events, including family nature walks, a student Research to Action Showcase, bird tours, community science action, virtual events and more.
Biodiversity Days is made possible with funding provided through the UBC Botanical Garden Community Outreach Fund and with funds from the SEEDS Sustainability Program.
