About FBS

Frontenac Bird Studies (FBS) was created by the Migration Research Foundation (MRF) in 2009 with the aim to strengthen the capacity for protection of bird populations and habitats in the Frontenac region through monitoring and research. Objectives of FBS are to: a) increase knowledge of avian populations and ecology in the Frontenac Arch; b) establish long-term monitoring programs to track changes in avian communities; c) raise awareness through public outreach and community support; and d) cooperate with analogous agencies to increase capacity for protection of biodiversity. To date we’ve monitored relative abundance and breeding forest bird demographics for over 15 seasons and continue focused population studies and monitoring on the area’s Species at Risk, including; Cerulean Warbler, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Red-headed Woodpecker and Louisiana Waterthrush.