Video Gallery
ELLIS BIRD FARM/PRENTISS SITE ORAL HISTORY
Walter Lindley, Founding Prentiss Plant Manager, Shares Some Memories. HERE
MEGlobal Supports Ellis Bird Farm: David Miller, Site Leader for MEGlobal- HERE
Thanks to a generous donation from Dow, Ellis Bird Farm has embarked on an oral history project. We have interviewed several of the key players who established Ellis Bird Farm and the Prentiss site.
The History of Ellis Bird Farm - Fred Schutz - HERE
A Neighbour Shares Some Memories - Dean Chessor HERE
The History of Ellis Bird Farm - Fred Schutz - HERE
A Neighbour Shares Some Memories - Dean Chessor HERE
Gary Krigbaum - HERE
Other educational VIDEOS
Interview with Myrna Pearman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhUfSmu8TI8&feature=youtu.be
bird Related EBF videos
Sandhill cranes with chicks-A pair of Sandhill Cranes parade with their two freshly-hatched chicks. One was hatched the day before this video was recorded, while, the other was hatched only 6 hours before. The location is the Medicine River Wildlife Centre, near Spruceview, Alberta, Canada.- HERE
Hawk owl call- HERE
Retrieving a geolocator from a mountain bluebird for migration research- HERE
Purple martins on a nest box condominium at Ellis Bird Farm, Alberta- HERE
Wren builds nest in bird house- HERE
Pileated Woodpecker versus Squirrel- HERE
Badger at EBF-May 2020
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At least one badger has been making occasional visits to EBF over the past two years. Although rarely seen, its large holes can be seen in various areas around the site. We are pleased to have this iconic mammal as a backyard neighbour!
Ebf resident snowshoe hares - Feb 27, 2020
We have been giving our resident Snowshoe Hares some food this winter by cutting a few tree limbs for them to munch on. We captured this cute footage of two of them having a midnight snack.
Purple Martins at the Purple Martin Conservation Association headquarters in Erie, PA
Our 2017 live nestcam season has come to an end. Thank you to all of you for helping to make it a success. It proved to be a tremendous outreach tool with millions of views over the past weeks.
We have put together the following time lapse video to memorialize the season as well as be a teaching tool. Please help us continue the outreach by sharing the video via your social media avenues.
Purple Martin Nest Timelapse
Watch as a nest of Purple Martins at the Purple Martin Conservation Association headquarters in Erie, PA progresses from eggs to fledglings.
We have put together the following time lapse video to memorialize the season as well as be a teaching tool. Please help us continue the outreach by sharing the video via your social media avenues.
Purple Martin Nest Timelapse
Watch as a nest of Purple Martins at the Purple Martin Conservation Association headquarters in Erie, PA progresses from eggs to fledglings.
Sibling Rivalry in Black and White (Skunks)
This footage was captured by EBF board member, Leo de Groot, of Sylvan Lake, AB. He set out some dry dog food on his deck, then set up a remote camera to capture young skunks vying for food. Sibling rivalry at its best. To watch video, click here.
Our Busy Beavers- 2014/2015
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Ellis Bird Farm
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Saw-whet owl box
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We are very honoured to be able to share some amazing footage inside a saw-whet owl box. A nestcam was placed in this box (located near Edmonton) before the owls commenced their nesting season, so we are able to view and enjoy this remarkable footage without disturbing the owls at all! Enjoy!!
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NABS, North American Bluebird Society conference, 2016
Video documention
The following videos document the presentations held at the North American Bluebird Society Conference held in July of 2016 at the Ellis Bird Farm near Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. They are listed in order of their presentation at the conference.
Opening Remarks
Myrna Pearman - Inspiration of Bluebirds
Michael Dawe - Pioneer Naturalist Frank Farley
Charlie, Winnie and the Bluebirds
Lorne Scott - A Short History of Bluebird Conservation
Kevin Fraser - Tracking Purple Martins
Alisha Ritchie - Studying Purple Martins Using RFID and Geolocator Technology
Dr. Glen Hvenegaard - Engaging the Next Generation of Bluebirders
Dr. Geoff Holroyd - The Tree Swallows of Beaverhill Lake
Alexandra Grossi - Tree Swallow Nest Mites
Dr. Margo Pybus - Nestbox Parasites : Thinking Inside the Box
Gerald Romanchuk - A Celebration of Alberta Birds
Wind-Up Dinner
Awards Presentation
Live Charity Auction of Custom-Built Nestboxes
Myrna Pearman - Inspiration of Bluebirds
Michael Dawe - Pioneer Naturalist Frank Farley
Charlie, Winnie and the Bluebirds
Lorne Scott - A Short History of Bluebird Conservation
Kevin Fraser - Tracking Purple Martins
Alisha Ritchie - Studying Purple Martins Using RFID and Geolocator Technology
Dr. Glen Hvenegaard - Engaging the Next Generation of Bluebirders
Dr. Geoff Holroyd - The Tree Swallows of Beaverhill Lake
Alexandra Grossi - Tree Swallow Nest Mites
Dr. Margo Pybus - Nestbox Parasites : Thinking Inside the Box
Gerald Romanchuk - A Celebration of Alberta Birds
Wind-Up Dinner
Awards Presentation
Live Charity Auction of Custom-Built Nestboxes
