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    • Awards & Scholarships
    • HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
    • Resources & Research >
      • Scientific Papers
      • PURPLE MARTIN (PUMA) MIGRATION MAPS/PURPLE MARTIN GEOLOCATORS
      • Media Press Kit
      • VIP LINKS
      • Mountain Bluebird Trail Monitoring Guide
      • Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors
      • Alberta Bluebird Trail Reports >
        • Viking Bluebird Trail
        • Johnson Bluebird Trail (Provost)
      • Mountain Bluebird Geolocators
      • Books
      • Writings of Fred Schutz
      • EBF Fact Sheets
      • Nestboxes
      • Species Lists
    • Galleries/Stories >
      • Site Gallery
      • Charlie and Winne's Backyard: Stories
      • Ellie & Albert owls
      • Live Webcams
      • Video Gallery
      • Gardens Gallery
      • BIRDS GALLERY
      • Mammals Gallery
      • Insects & Spiders
      • Visitor Image gallery
      • Programs & Events Gallery
      • Research Gallery
      • NABS Conference 2016
      • Off-season Gallery
    • Support EBF >
      • DONORS, SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
  • VISIT
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Central Alberta Photographic Society visits EBF

7/24/2016

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​The Central Alberta Photographic Society from Red Deer visited the Ellis Bird Farm on Wednesday evening, July 20 as 18 club members took in the greenery and its feathered denizens.  Myrna was very kind to open the Farm especially for them in the evening.  The event started off with “golden hour” sunshine, so beloved by photographers, which continued to beam down on the group for the full 10 minutes during which a rain storm hit that saw the members all scamper for cover in the site's buildings!  But after the storm passed a beautiful full rainbow filled the sky to the east and the fresh air and water droplets on the flowers all contributed to some great photography.  The 100 families of nesting purple martins chirped away constantly as they fed their soon to fledge young, and many other bird species put in appearances for the shooters.  A special but short-lived treat was the appearance of a long-tailed weasel.  Perennial stars of the visit to the site were again the goats who proved very friendly to the photographers as usual.  The evening was truly beautiful after the rain and some members of the club lingered on until well after 9:00, photographing 4 young barn swallows being fed by their parents right above the main entrance.  Very much appreciated was the provision of coffee, lemonade and cookies by EF to keep up the club members’ strength while they pressed those shutter buttons over and over.
This was a repeat visit as the club also had an outing to EBF the year before, and judging from the interest at this current outing, they may well ask to come again next year.
​ -Leo de Groot
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Ellis Bird Farm's Bio Blitz a great success!

7/24/2016

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EBF had a very successful BIo Blitz on Saturday July 23. Our thanks to Susanne Maidment, Larry Roy, Tim Showalter, Judy Boyd (and Otis from Medicine River Wildlife Centre) and Janessa Matthew (Red Deer River Watershed Alliance) for sharing their knowledge and expertise with our visitors!
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Don't miss this Saturday's Bio Blitz !  Free for all!

7/17/2016

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JULY 23 - SATURDAY  - Ellis Bird Farm  Bio Blitz 1-3 PM 
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This free, fun and interactive event will focus on learning about our wild neighbors. Biologists will be on site to share their expertise on “Owls and Others”. 
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-Meet "Otis the Owl" from the Medicine River Wildlife Centre
-Local bird expert Judy Boyd  
- Susan Maidment will be demonstrating hummingbird banding techniques.
-Owl pellets by Tim Schowalter 
-Animal scats and signs by Larry Roy 
-Site tours to learn about the plants and animals of Ellis Bird Farm will be offered at 1 PM and 2 PM.

​Don't miss this exciting day at Ellis Bird Farm!
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Baby Squirrels on live camera at EBF!

7/8/2016

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Mrs. Squirrel is nesting in a nestbox beside the grain elevator. 5 babies! 
​Watch them here
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EBF interview for video about pollinators

7/4/2016

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Canadian Wildlife Federation  video about pollinators.
​Watch video here.
Canadian Wildlife Federation website here.
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Our next event for young nature enthusiasts 

7/3/2016

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​Bring your young nature enthusiasts for an hour of nature themed games, crafts, and educational sessions. Each session will focus on a different nature theme, so why not register for a few? Cost: $5 per participant (typically ages 3-7). 

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 Canada Day and Bluebird Festival at EBF a success!

7/2/2016

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​Over 300 people enjoyed Canada Day and the Bluebird Festival at Ellis Bird Farm on July.
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​Even had a bee swarm!
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    Ellis Bird Farm Bookstore

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    When purchasing from our online bookstore, Myrna will be happy to "sign" any of her books for you.
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    All proceeds from the sales of these books support the education, conservation, and research programs of Ellis Bird Farm.

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    ·    Wheelbarrow
    ·    Household brooms
    ·    Yarn and plastic lacing cord 
    ·    Umbrellas to loan out to visitors on rainy days
    ·    Wooden or nature-based plastic beads for our school and day camp programs
    ·    Old fashioned one-speed bike (to keep the farmstead theme of EBF). This                 would be used for staff to open and close the gate and other errands around the site.
    ·    Leaf blowers 
    ·    Bistro sets (small table, two chairs
    ​  Golf carts
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                     Thank you!

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    We celebrate the contributions cats and birds make to our lives, our environment, and our communities, and invite Canadians to consider what they can do to make Canada a safer place for both cats and birds. Here.

             EBF Wish List

  • Wheelbarrow
  • Household brooms
  • Craft and scrapbook materials
  • World globes
  • Golf cart
  • Microscopes​
  • Binoculars ​
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Ellis Bird Farm
Box 5090
Lacombe, AB
T4L 1W7
403-885-4477

Email:  info@ellisbirdfarm.ca 

Site Manager
Sandy Van Dijk
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Hours of Operation
Monday, May 18 - Monday Sept 7
​Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Holiday Mondays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Please note that Ellis Bird Farm is closed on  most Mondays​
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