Mike Burrell

I'm a birder and all-around naturalist. Co-author of the book Best Places to Bird in Ontario. He/him.

[Mike Burrell @mike_va_burrell]

Very excited to say that Team Whimburrells is back for our 25th year of raising money for Bird Conservation and Research. This year a portion of our money goes to support @ONBirdAtlas Please help: https://t.co/dRViN44mHy

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Atlas-3 is looking for institutional bird observation data collected in Ontario between 2021 and 2025. Help us create the most accurate picture of bird populations in the province by sharing your data with us! Details at https://t.co/AwU8gKUIqQ
#ONBirdAtlas3

[Mike Burrell @mike_va_burrell]

I'll be on @CBCRadioCanada Ontario's Fresh Air program taking #birding questions after the 8:30 news this morning! Listen Live for email/call-in instructions: https://t.co/pbYFftW8HI

[Mike Burrell @mike_va_burrell]

Great first day of @ofobirds #OFO2025 highlighted by Buff-breasted Sandpiper on our young #birders outing!

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

In the final field season of Atlas-3, our 12 Atlas staff completed a total of 1,379 point counts, spent 1,663 hours surveying, and found 276 nests! To learn more, read our latest blog post found here: https://t.co/P1jnPQ4CNt

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Calling all bird enthusiasts! We need your help for the final year of Atlas-3 data collection. Check out the change in Merlin distribution since 1981 as documented by volunteer Atlassers. Find out more or register at https://t.co/eTxpBmTGzD #ONBirdAtlas3

[Mike Burrell @mike_va_burrell]

First couple stops have been great!

[Mike Burrell @mike_va_burrell]

Friends! I need your help to raise money for our @BirdsCanada #birdathon. We'll be conducting our Birdathon tomorrow in the Long Point area. Every little donation helps us get closer to our goal: https://t.co/8hJU2JyaZY

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

🦉 It’s owl survey season! 🦉Submit an owl survey in March or April for a chance to win a pair of Vortex binoculars! 🎁 Open to all skill levels – you just need to know the target species. More surveys = better chance to win! Details: https://t.co/Tg5X1Bt64c #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Our next Sappy Hour will be March 11 at 7pm (Eastern Time)! Join us for "Filling Atlas Gaps" to learn where to focus your atlassing effort in this last year of Atlas-3. Register here: https://t.co/wpZvsnPdan #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Don't forget to register for our "Summarizing and Celebrating Year-4" Sappy Hour on Tuesday at 7pm (Eastern Time)! Register here: https://t.co/wpZvsnPdan #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

New Year, New Birding Goals! Kick off 2025 by making a difference for bird conservation with our Jan. Challenge! Have a backlog of Atlas data or eBird checklists to import? Every checklist equals an entry to win binoculars. Details at https://t.co/Tg5X1BtDTK #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

We’re hiring summer field staff! Join us as we survey breeding birds across Ontario’s stunning landscapes and contribute to bird conservation!

Field Technician and Field Biologist positions available
https://t.co/IC90Vq3tDc

Application deadline: January 24, 2025

[Birds Canada @BirdsCanada]

Today marks the first day of the 125th Christmas Bird Count! From December 14th to January 5th, you can help monitor winter birds across Canada by participating in this long-running citizen science program: https://t.co/nCOk5A8YqB

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

We’re just a few days away from the start of the Christmas Bird Count season on December 14! Now is time to do some owling and submit your finds to the Atlas! Learn more here: https://t.co/uXHTrOWpqo #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Want to know which birds have been identified in your region? The Atlas-3 website has an interactive map to view any recorded species in Ontario! Visit https://t.co/DLmdcku4TC for more. #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Mark your calendars! Join us for our Sappy Hour on November 26 about 2025 Northern Trips. Register here: https://t.co/MNXWpu4Qyw. Learn more about 2025 trips here: https://t.co/pPWLhYKBhl #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Are you looking for a new way to contribute to the Atlas? The Atlas can use your help! We're looking for high-quality photos for the final publication. For details and to submit your photos, head over to https://t.co/uHvHwbSJUe #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Check out our most recent newsletter for exciting Atlas news, including information about 2025 Northern Trips, some highlights from 2024, and much more! To view this newsletter, as well as newsletters from previous months, visit https://t.co/mGoPOqR1PK #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

Have an Atlas-3 question? Head to the Discussion Forum on the Atlas-3 website and open your own discussion! Visit https://t.co/gGWMTwCsfe to join in. #ONBirdAtlas3

[Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas @ONBirdAtlas]

(1/2) It’s time for our Monday Matchup! Can you guess the range map? Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow! #ONBirdAtlas3