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Artists exploring with birder Gregory Zbitnew

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Ayatana residents patrol with Safe Wings Ottawa for birds injured or killed in collisions with buildings.

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Artist Tanya Chaly releases a bird banded by the Innis Point Banding Association

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Residents visit the National Museum of Natures archives

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Residents visit the chickens of Forest and Farm

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Expert owler Bernie Ladouceur leads residents to listen to nocturnal birds

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Montreal artist Marjorie Lemay films a pair of eagles
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Residents work with the Wild Bird Care Center's x-ray collection

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Artists work with the Innis Point Bird Banding Association

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A Downy Woodpecker in an artists hand

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One of thousands of drawers at the Museum of Nature's archives.

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Laying Black Star hen at Forest and Farm

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Looking for owls

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Residents spot a Baltimore Oriole at Mud Lake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Parliament of Owls

A Big Weekend of Birding with the Biophilium

RSVP by March 15, 2025

The Biophilium's Big Week is a guided birding expedition with a small group of artists during spring migration at Point Pelee National Park. Canada's birdiest hot spot draws crowds of the most dedicated twitchers. We will spend a three nights camping in the park doing nothing but birding and talking about wildlife and art. The program will feature field observation and outings.

Parliament of Owls is a specialized guided research residency that focuses on birds. The entire program will be spent outdoors with twice daily birding outings and interactions with ornithologists, conservationists, naturalists and professional bird photographers,

Outline
All activities are subject to change depending on ecological conditions, expert availability and other uncontrollable variables. Outings will go ahead rain or shine.

Dawn at the Tip: Point Pelee is a long finger of forested land that sticks out into Lake Eerie. Migrants touch down at the tip after crossing the great lake. Large numbers of Waterfowl, Warblers & Woodpeckers can be expected to be seen.

Hillman Marsh Conservation Center for waders.

Weatley National Park for woodland songbirds.

Kopegaron Woods for nesting Woodpeckers.

Dawn Chorus:  Residents will stroll through the Park at day break to hear the dawn chorus lead by a field naturalist with expertise in identifying birds by song.

Click Chi: Stretching and visualization with a camera.

Live Birds in Contemporary Art: Interpretations of conceptual bio-art with the director of the Biophilium

 

Logistics:
You will bring your own camping gear and meet us at Point Pelee National Park, Ontario, where you will have access to water, power, showers and be driven to birding sites near by.All your meals will be cooked and served for you, including breakfast, packed lunch, dinner and snacks.

Cost:
$600 USD
Residency places are limited to 6 artists.

 

What is included:
All activities.
Transportation to all activities.
Pick up and drop off in Toronto.
Meals will be provided, cooked by our resident chef, except for one meal from a restaurant which residents will be responsible for paying for.

How to apply 
Send the following material to ArtLovesScience@gmail.com
1. Artist CV
2. Artist statement (about 200 words)
4. Portfolio 5 – 10 examples of your work

Only applications that follow these guidelines will be considered.

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For more images of past Biophilia adventures see our face book albums

Parliament of Owls 2019, Chelsea Quebec

Parliament of Owls 2018, Chelsea Quebec

Parliament of Owls May 2017, Chelsea, Quebec

Biophilia Sept 2016
, Chelsea, Quebec

Biophilia July 2015, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Biophilia Sept 2014 Wakefield, Quebec