38th Annual Helmut Grünberg Yukon Birdathon
Birdathon time. The Yukon Bird Club’s (YBC) annual fun and fundraising event will take place from 5 p.m. on Friday, May 26…
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Birdathon time. The Yukon Bird Club’s (YBC) annual fun and fundraising event will take place from 5 p.m. on Friday, May 26…
38th Annual Helmut Grünberg Yukon Birdathon Read More »
In spring &, the Yukon comes alive with birds. The 24-hour birdfest, always held at the end of May, runs this year May 27/28 2022.
It’s Time for Birds! 37th Yukon Birdathon Read More »
The process of watching, listening and trying to identify a bird will help you remember that species, and perhaps that particular bird, forever.
A chance on winter Read More »
Julie Bauer loves birding with kids. The-long-time Haines Junction resident and birder is leading Canada’s most northerly Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for Kids on Dec. 14. The unique event is part of an international citizen science program for monitoring and conserving birds.
Christmas bird counts are fun for kids too Read More »
With its northwest orientation, Teslin Lake is considered a sort of bird funnel, directing birds south during fall migration. Many migrating birds are attracted to the lakeshore near the mouth of 10-Mile Creek. So many that a seasonal bird banding and monitoring station—the Teslin Lake Bird Observatory—was started there in 2005.
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What do mushrooms, squirrels, Kokanee salmon, a salt lake and elk have in common? They’re all things you can see in the upcoming Wild Discoveries
Wildlife viewing program offers free nature walks and talks Read More »
The International Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is Dec. 14 – Jan 5. last year (2017) saw 12 in The Yukon from Watson Lake to the Tombstones.
Counting birds is a social affair Read More »
It’s snowy and cold outside, and most of the Yukon’s migratory birds, such as swans, pretty yellow warblers, ducks and shorebirds, have long fled the
What’s on the river? – A winter warm-up to the Christmas Bird Count Read More »
It’s winter—time to check out the bird feeders and stock up on “fast food” for our feathered friends. A huge variety of bird feeders are
Feeding our feathered friends … do it for joy, and do it for science Read More »
Whether it’s for the annual bike race or a fishing holiday, Yukoners love Haines. The small southeast-Alaska port is a special destination for many. Come
The world’s longest annual paddling race is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with the largest slate of international teams and racers ever.
Going from Whitehorse to Dawson on the Yukon River? You better believe that’s a paddlin’ Read More »
In early April, 79-year-old Lorraine White did what lots of Yukoners do: she held a garage sale. White, who was moving to Vancouver Island, sold
Garage Sales – Doing it for (the) community Read More »
The Yukon Bird Club’s new president is Shyloh van Delft (shown here leading a field trip at Tagish). The club has launched a new season
Nothing says spring more than the sounds of birds Read More »
The multi-event Mad(am) Trapper competition, slated for Feb. 23 through 25, usually attracts dozens of women and men vying for the title of Mad Trapper or Madam Trapper.
Mixing it up at the Mad(am) Trapper Contest Read More »
In a city renowned for its trails, Whitehorse has several informal walking groups to help us connect socially – and stay fit mentally and physically
Fall migration is over, but you can still see some pretty cool birds around if you know where to look.
Now’s the time to visit the Whitehorse fish ladder. This month the Yukon River Chinook salmon are migrating through Whitehorse, and the Whitehorse Rapids Fishway,
See the Amazing Journey Read More »
The Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge, is a great launch point for half-day hikes like Miles Canyon, Chadburn Lake and Canyon City.
Hiking Miles Canyon to Canyon City: A Landscape with a Past Read More »
Dr. Katie Aitken, an ornithology instructor at Yukon College, says it’s “unknown” if Yukon’s house sparrow population will expand to become a problem downtown or
Look Who’s Parking in Whitehorse Read More »
I’ve joined her in a Riverdale neighbourhood in search of a rare Mountain chickadee. The first species we see, however, is a noisy woodpecker, a
Birding on the Fly Read More »
A happy melodic song rings along the Yukon River below the dam, and you imagine it’s a pretty little bird singing in a tree. But it’s
The Yukon’s Winter Mermaid: The American Dipper Read More »
We’re getting ready for winter and so are the birds. They’re chirping and feeding everywhere and the sky is alive with flocks of all kinds.
Getting Ready for Fall and Winter Birding Read More »
In summer, birding is all about the kids. Or, chicks. After the spring blitz of migration and mating, many birds are rearing offspring and staying closer to
Summer Birding: It’s All About the Kids Read More »
Looking for a memorable northern road trip? The 17th annual Tombstone Weekend on the Wing (WOW) offers three days of fabulous hiking, a birding festival
Putting the WOW in Tombstone Park Read More »
Of all the birds of the forest, the chickadee is my favourite. Growing up in Nova Scotia, it was one of the first birds I
There’s nothing like a bird count to inspire new and seasoned birders. This Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place Feb. 12-15 and it’s a
Yes, baby, it’s cold outside. But birding can get you out of the house, connect you with nature, and other people. During December’s Christmas bird
Tips on Winter Birding Read More »
There are 284 bird species recorded in Yukon. This weekend is your chance to count as many as you can. The Yukon Birdathon is designed
Yukon birds, and its birding community, have lost a true friend. When he died last month, at 75, Helmut Grünberg had spent over 40 years
Homage to a Yukon Birder Read More »
It’s a season of traditions, and for thousands of Canadians this means taking part in the annual Christmas Bird Count. Called the “longest-running science project
Happiness is a Warm Bird Read More »
The end of April’s Celebration of Swans at Marsh Lake comes at a good time. That’s because at least a hundred other bird species are now
Spring migration means a busy time for birders Read More »
Looking for a break from the seasonal frenzy of eating, partying, and shopping? Think about signing up for another holiday tradition: your local Christmas bird
Time For Birds: Birds are Counting on Us Read More »
The laughing, cackling black-billed magpie is one of the noisiest birds in the Yukon and one of the most noticeable at this time of year.
Use Time for Birds: The Black-billed Magpie Read More »
Recent reports indicate that populations of northern boreal forest birds are doing better here than in other parts of Canada. Local biologist Katie Aitken says
Songbirds Need Our Help Read More »
Thinking spring? Think birds. A great way to do both is at the popular Celebration of Swans festival getting underway this weekend. Swan viewing, talks,
Celebrating the Return of the Swans Read More »
I don’t remember the first time I went birdwatching as an adult, but I know that it started when I was just a kid. Watching
The Yukon is One, Big, Public Garden Read More »
Want to have some fun outdoors? Like birds but can’t tell the difference between a crow and a raven? Then think about taking part in
Now is the time to really tune in to what birds are singing. June is when the numbers of Yukon migratory species – the warblers,
What’s in a Birdsong? Read More »
You’ve probably heard the expression, “halcyon days”: it defines the calm, restful time of summer that we finally have laid claim to. The word halcyon
The Feisty Kingfisher Is (Mostly) a Good Luck Sign for Paddlers Read More »
Yukoners are invited to join people from throughout North America and the world in search of birds this weekend as part of the Great Backyard
Sign On for the Great Backyard Bird Count Read More »
Bird observatories offer a close-up look at fall migration. Searching for a bird in the bush? Why not try a bird in the hand. With
Getting Up-Close and Personal with Birds Read More »
Birders throughout the Western Hemisphere are gearing up for the 110th annual Christmas Bird Count. And you can, too. The one-day census, carried out on
Calling for the Count Read More »
The Yukon’s swans are returning earlier than usual to M’Clintock Bay at Marsh Lake and other open water areas. The annual Celebration of Swans officially
A Welcome for Yukon Birds Read More »
Whitehorse is blessed with some great bird-watching areas. With spring bird migration at its peak, why not take a few hours to explore the ones
The Birds of Whitehorse Read More »
One of the thrills of having a bird feeder is getting up close to our feathered friends. If you’ve never put up a feeder, why
Getting a Bird’s Eye View of Winter Read More »
While most Yukoners think of turkey as the true Christmas bird, there’s about 25 other species you can put on your list this holiday season.
Down for the Count Read More »
There are some birds that you often hear, but seldom see. The Common Yellowthroat (a type of warbler) is one of those birds. A few
A Bunch of Quacks And More at Takhini Duck Ponds Read More »
I have been writing this column and organizing the field trips for the Yukon Bird Club for a few years, so it’s not unusual for
Miss the Festival of Swans, but don’t want to miss the birds? There are dozens of exciting trips you can take this spring, summer and
Bounty for Birders Read More »
For birders, May is the magical month. That’s when Yukon’s migrating birds – and especially songbirds – find their way back home. Of the 303
The annual Celebration of Swans begins this weekend at Marsh Lake, heralding the arrival of spring for many Yukoners. The largest birding event of the
It’s time to focus on the birds that stick around with us for the winter, and remember the special moments when birds help to make
A Bird in the Hand (Is an Amazing Experience) Read More »
You may be familiar with the partridge in the pear tree and the two turtle doves – counting birds is a longstanding Christmas tradition. The
Counting Birds: A Christmas Tradition Read More »
Fall is a season of change and beauty. For Yukoners it is also the chance to witness the migration of thousands of geese, swans, ducks
Fall Migration Time Read More »