Ellis Bird Farm owlets have been named by Kathleen Evon (TyrolKat) and her chat group.
First owlet born: "Hailey" - Because it hatched during a short sleet (hail) downpour, and the soft, white pellets were bouncing off Ellie.
Second owlet born: "April". That owlet hatched on April 1.
Third owlet born: "Gus" (too cute). Gus stands for the gusty winds the owlet was introduced to after hatching. 
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A new Young Ornithologists' workshop is starting at the Beaverhill Bird Observatory the first week of August. It is named  after Geoff Holroyd to reflect the impact he has had on BBO and because his interest in birds was fostered by his days hanging out at a banding station.  There are several applicants already but we would like to advertise it further than the Edmonton area.  In case you know of any teens (ages 15-18) that have been hanging around the Ellis Bird Farm because of their interest in birds that might want to learn the art of banding and get immersed in bird ID, we are looking for them.  They do not have to be listers or great birders- just have an interest in birds.

Application form below:
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​Our new chef for the Ellis Café, Matt Burton, is busy getting his menu finalized and kitchen set up for a busy season ahead. The new menu will be posted on April 15th.
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Ellis Café will be open Monday,  ​May 23!

​Jameson Maier helped his grandpa, Morley, haul vintage bird boxes in his wagon to a waiting van last week. Doug and Lynn Brand have kindly offered to transport the second load of these beautiful boxes from Yorkton to EBF