2014-May-24
Report Whip-poor-wills in Ontario
Eastern Whip-poor-wills have returned to their breeding territories. Although data collection for the Ontario Whip-poor-will Project is complete, Bird Studies Canada is encouraging volunteers to listen for whip-poor-wills in suitable habitat, and report observations to eBird Canada. Bright moonlit nights between June 5-13 (leading up to the next full moon) will be best for hearing whip-poor-wills.
The Ontario Whip-poor-will Project was launched in 2010 to investigate where in the province whip-poor-wills still occur, and to identify hotspots for this species. In three seasons, hundreds of volunteers reported on the locations of whip-poor-wills, giving Bird Studies Canada a much better picture of their distribution and abundance. Results will be included in a summary report this fall, and are being used to direct research into declines in Ontario’s whip-poor-will populations.
So if you are at your cabin and hear this wonderful song in the night please go to the website and report your find!
