Buttertubs Videos

Building a Passion for Birds: VIU Bird Banding Project

September 2022 – Showcasing the VIU Bird Banding project and volunteers in the VIU Navigator.

VIU – The Bird Banding Project

May 2017 – Eric Demers, VIU Biology Professor, explains the bird banding research going on at Buttertubs Marsh for monitoring resident and migrating songbirds.

Fou des Oiseaux Video

On April 25, 2016, we welcome a TV crew from Québec for the filming of an episode of Fou des Oiseaux on Unis (Shaw Channel 912). The episode featuring the VIU Bird Banding project aired on October 5, 2016. Check out this excerpt with English subtitles is available.

Engaging Students with Bird Banding

January 2015 – Eric Demers on hands on experience, conservation research and student skills development. Biology students discuss their experiences learning to band birds at VIU.