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Read more about the article Young Reporter Shows Off Her Birdwatching Backpack!

Young Reporter Shows Off Her Birdwatching Backpack!

Check out this article from young reporter Harriet Roche as she talks about the birdwatching backpack she borrowed from the library and shares some birdwatching tips! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/community/on-your-street-harriet-1.6020607 Birdwatching backpacks are…

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Read more about the article #TBT The Osprey – Ask a natural history question: Why slugs?

#TBT The Osprey – Ask a natural history question: Why slugs?

The Osprey, vol. 42, no. 03 (Summer 2011) By: Barry J. Hicks Q: Slugs are the bane of vegetable gardeners everywhere (especially this rainy spring and summer!), but do they…

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Read more about the article #TBT The Osprey – Nature Sketches: Painted Lady Butterfly (<i>Vanessa cardui</i>)

#TBT The Osprey – Nature Sketches: Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui)

The Osprey, vol. 35, no. 02 (May 2004) By: A. Glen Ryan Painted Lady Butterfly by A. Glen Ryan The Painted Lady is likely the most widespread butterfly in the…

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Read more about the article Molly Morrissey Receives 2021 Leslie Tuck Avian Ecology Award

Molly Morrissey Receives 2021 Leslie Tuck Avian Ecology Award

The recipient of Memorial University's Leslie Tuck Avian Ecology Award, an endowed scholarship started by friends of the Natural History Society (now Nature NL) has their winning essay published by…

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We’re hiring an Executive Director!

Our all-volunteer Board of Directors is excited to be hiring for one part time Executive Director position. The position will run this summer and fall. There is a possibility of…

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Read more about the article #TBT – The Osprey, vol. 01, no. 01 (May 1970)

#TBT – The Osprey, vol. 01, no. 01 (May 1970)

Stay tuned for more Thursday blog posts featuring throwback articles from The Osprey journal! Ruff sketch by Howard Clase Bird Group News - Rare Birds by: Howard Clase, Founding Editor…

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Read more about the article The Snow Bunting Project – Labrador

The Snow Bunting Project – Labrador

Snow buntings taking flight. (Photo: V. Buckle) By Cheryl Davis, with Megan Boucher Cheryl Davis (Dartmouth, NS) got excited about the snow buntings she saw while living in western Labrador.…

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Read more about the article Tune in to VOCM Mornings to hear about Birdwatching Backpacks!

Tune in to VOCM Mornings to hear about Birdwatching Backpacks!

Tune in to VOCM Mornings on Tuesday, October 20th to hear Nature NL director Beverly McClenaghan talk about our Birdwatching Backpack program in partnership with the Newfoundland & Labrador Public…

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Read more about the article Migratory Birds on the Radio

Migratory Birds on the Radio

We're in the full swing of fall bird migration here in Newfoundland! While World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated in May each year, you can learn more about bird migration…

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Read more about the article Armchair Hiking – Gros Morne Mountain

Armchair Hiking – Gros Morne Mountain

Gros Morne Mountain looms large with its vast, steep, rocky slopes and expose summit. The top of the mountain feels far away as you start walking on the trail, winding…

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Happy #BirdFactFriday! Did you know that each pro Happy #BirdFactFriday!  Did you know that each province and territory in Canada has its own officially recognized bird?
Do you know the official bird for each province and territory? Let us know in the comments! 🐦  This media is part of our Birding Without Barriers program, supported by NatureHood, a @naturecanada_ initiative.  #Birding #Birdsofcanada #Wildlife #NLBirdWatching
If you need us were knee deep in nature, meet you If you need us were knee deep in nature, meet you at the wetland!  Happy #wetlandwednesday  This media is supported by Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF) made possible by @FisheriesOceansCAN In efforts of restoration and conservation of aquatic ecosystems  #conservation #freshwater #wetlands #nature
Join us at Quidi Vidi Lake January 17 from 10:00 - Join us at Quidi Vidi Lake January 17 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM for a family friendly guided winter bird walk!  We will meet on the trail that is directly across from the dominion parking lot on Carnell Drive.  We look forward to identifying birds with you!  Nature NL would like to thank the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation's Active NL grant and NatureHood and Nature Canada initiative for supporting our monthly guided walks.  Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1V5fuN4AYB/
#Birdwalks #Nature #ExploreNL #NatureHood
A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered with A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered with us, collaborated with us, and joined us at our events throughout the year. We had a full and inspiring 2025, making so many memories with our fellow nature friends.  Enjoy this recap of some of the things we have been up to in 2025!  Here’s to an even more exciting 2026! 🌿✨  #2025recap #NatureNL #ExploreNL #Conservation
#Happy New Year! 🎉 We’re jumping into 2026 wi #Happy New Year! 🎉
We’re jumping into 2026 with things looking a little birdy!  Is learning more about birds or picking up birding as a new hobby something you’d like to dive into this year? This #BirdFactFriday We are sharing three welcoming events that can help you get on the right track designed to help you gather a better understanding of bird species,  connect with nature,  and build your birding skills in 2026. 🐦🌿  January 15:
Virtual Public Talk: Exploring the “Lost Years” of Life in Young Leach’s Storm-petrels
With PhD candidate Eleanor Gnam  January 17:
In-person, family-friendly Winter Bird Walk
Led by Jared Clarke  January 24:
Virtual Bird Learning Series: Intro to Birding
With Jared Clarke  All event details can be found under our events section located on Facebook. 
Link: https://www.facebook.com/naturenl/events  These events are part of our Birding Without Barriers program, supported by NatureHood, a @naturecanada_ initiative.  #NatureHood #NatureCanada #NatureNL #Birdingevents #Natureeducation #Birders
Join Nature NL and our experienced naturalists for Join Nature NL and our experienced naturalists for an introduction to birdwatching. We’ll guide you through how to get started, share tips for identifying birds, and discuss the essential tools that can enhance your birding experience.  See event link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FbaUKEnWD/  Nature NL would like to thank Nature Hood a Nature Canada Initiative for supporting our Bird Learning Nights.  #Birdlearningnight #NatureNL #Birders #BirdingNL
Happy #BirdFactFriday Bird conservation truly tak Happy #BirdFactFriday  Bird conservation truly takes a village, here are some ways you can get involved and make a difference!  This media is part of our Birding Without Barriers program, supported by NatureHood, a Nature Canada initiative.  #NatureHood #Birding #ebird #birdcount #BirdConservation
We will be out of office from December 19th - Janu We will be out of office from December 19th - January 2nd. 
See you all again in the New Year!  Happy holidays from Nature NL! ❄
Happy #WetlandWednesday! We rely on healthy wetla Happy #WetlandWednesday!  We rely on healthy wetlands for many important benefits, from food sources and recreational spaces to protection against natural disasters.  Let’s keep the conversation going about how we enjoy and value wetland spaces.  This media is supported by Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF) made possible by @fisheriesoceanscan  in efforts of restoration and conservation of aquatic ecosystems in partnership with @aquaticconservationinitiative  #Wetlands #Conservation #Wetlandrestoration #Migratorybirdsites #AmericanEel #AERF
Join us on January 15th for a public talk on: Expl Join us on January 15th for a public talk on: Exploring the "lost years" of life in young Leach's storm-petrels.  Eleanor Gnam will be joining us to talk about her work with Leach's Storm-petrels.  Check out the event here for more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/17TGUzh72K/  #PublicTalk #Leachsstormpetrels #Seabirds #NatureNL
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