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    • History
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    • Staff & Volunteers
    • BLUE FEATHER AWARD
    • 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
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THANKS TO KERRY WOOD NATURE CENTRE

8/26/2017

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​Our thanks to Kerry Wood Nature Centre for sharing some of the bird seed that was donated to them from Peavey Mart! We will use this seed in our feeders over the winter.

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ELLIS BIRD FARM'S CLOSING DAY FOR 2017

8/22/2017

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Monday, September 4th marks Ellis Bird Farm's final day open for 2017. We will be celebrating our 35th year open in the usual Closing Day festive manner, with live music from the Golden Music Makers out of Red Deer, a sale in our gift shop and all our exhibits open for display. We'll be open 11AM until 5PM, with the Golden Music Makers playing 1PM until 3PM. Come enjoy one last visit before we close for the winter. ​

Alisha Ritchie, who recently graduated with an MSc from the University of Manitoba, will be giving a summary of this thesis research at 11:30 AM. 

The Busy Martin: Factors Influencing Purple Martin Nest Activity 

Alisha will discuss some of the findings of her thesis, focusing her findings from the RFID work carried out at Ellis Bird Farm (EBF). She will compare nest activity at EBF with that at other colonies across North America. ​
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WRITERS ​GIFT OF APPRECIATION TO EBF

8/17/2017

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Dear Myrna, Claudia, Shaylyn and Everyone,

As Writers, it is our pleasure to present our gift of appreciation to you for the wonderful day we had last Saturday at Ellis Bird Farm.

 With heartfelt appreciation,
 Jane and Writers of the August 8th Writing Retreat.


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THANKS TO DIANE COTE ​

8/11/2017

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​Diane Cote of Red Deer generously donated a hand-painted feeder and thermometer holder to Ellis Bird Farm. These art items were built and decorated by Diane's sister, Denise Côté and her business partner Johanne Gagnon from Ste- Luce - sur – Mer, Quebec. More of her work can be found at   augraindebois@globetrotter.net

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THANKS TO ​HOME DEPOT

8/11/2017

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Our thanks to Ann Currie and team at Home Depot who generously donated a pallet of sunflower seeds to Ellis Bird Farm! Our sincere thanks. Also a big thanks to Ron Biel for picking up and delivering the seeds back to the farm. ​
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glowing review of Ellis Bird Farm by Linda Hoang

8/10/2017

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Recently, Edmonton-based blogger Linda Hoang stopped by EBF as part of her road trip across Central Alberta. She visited a number of sites around Red Deer and Lacombe as part of an project to suggest and critique local travel options. She posted a glowing review of Ellis Bird Farm on her blog:

http://linda-hoang.com/explore-alberta-day-trip-ideas-for-red-deer-lacombe-county/
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PURPLE MARTINS AT THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS IN ERIE, PA ​

8/9/2017

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​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
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Watch as a nest of Purple Martins at the Purple Martin Conservation Association headquarters in Erie, PA progresses from eggs to fledglings. 


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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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             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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