{"id":49,"date":"2016-05-14T14:23:07","date_gmt":"2016-05-14T14:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/viubirdbanding\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2025-06-05T23:41:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T23:41:33","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/viubirdbanding\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the VIU Bird Banding Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"buwe\"<\/a>Canada\u2019s bird populations have been declining since the 1970’s. With nearly 50% of bird species in Canada experiencing population declines, conservation of these species requires information at local, regional and international levels.<\/p>\n

The main objective of this project is to conduct a bird monitoring and banding program at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Specifically, this project aims to:<\/p>\n

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  1. monitor migrant and resident birds to contribute to regional and continent-wide efforts to monitor changes in population levels of these species;<\/li>\n
  2. provide practical educational and training opportunities for VIU students through regular courses, directed studies and research project opportunities; and,<\/li>\n
  3. conduct public demonstrations where people of all ages can learn about bird identification, ecology, evolution and conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The VIU Bird Banding project has operated with student, staff and community volunteers since 2013. If you would like to volunteer or obtain more information, please email eric.demers@viu.ca.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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