Accomodations
General Resources
The Nova Scotia Bird Society has been a focus for birders in this province for 60 years. Serving about 600 members, we have much to offer anyone interested in wild birds. Browse through our website for a sample of what we do, and feel free to send us an e-mail if you would like more information.
|
Hotspots
Halifax
This area should be a destination for those visiting the Halifax area with a few hours to spare. It is regarded as one of the best mainland migrant traps in Nova Scotia comprised of open areas, fairways of the golf course, mud flats, spruce thickets, cobble and kelp-covered beaches, cattail marshes, ponds, bogs and alders that are used as breeding areas for some and a magnet for migrant songbirds to rest and forage. Over 250 species of birds have been documented here.
|
Peggy’s Cove is a tourist hotspot in Nova Scotia but it is also a great place to go birding.
Notable Species: Sea Ducks, Migrating Warblers |
Point Pleasant Park situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula is a historic 75-hectare wooded park crisscrossed with 39 km of easy winding trails and wide paths, This park boasts the 3 most species seen in Halifax County.
|
Rare Bird Alerts
The location for sharing reports of rare birds Nova Scotia
|
Tours and Guides
If you would like your site listed in the resource section, please email The Bird Blogger "here"