Sharing our love of birds through commitment to education, conservation and coexistence with wildlife. We oversee an extensive mountain Bluebird, Tree Swallow and Purple Martin monitoring research programs. Come explore our Visitor Centre site with a variety of gardens, network of nature trails, Wetland Activity Centre and children's nature playground.
Today, Ellis Bird Farm educates and inspires people to connect with nature and continue Ellis's stewardship legacy.
Commonly sighted birds at Ellis Bird Farm
Barn Swallow- Hirundo rustica
"Barn Swallow populations declined by close to 0.6% per year from 1966 to 2019, resulting in an estimated cumulative decline of 25%, according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey."
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Tree Swallow- Tachycineta bicolor
"The oldest Tree Swallow on record was at least 12 years, 1 month old when it was recaptured and released during banding operations in Ontario in 1998."
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Purple Martin- Progne subis
"The Purple Martin not only gets all its food in flight, it gets all its water that way too. It skims the surface of a pond and scoops up the water with its lower bill."
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