Bird Survey in Old Factory area was a success! The Wildlife Board participated in a bird survey from Sept. 6 to 13 in the Wemindji area, around Old Factory and on the surrounding islands, in partnership with Nature Canada, and the Cree Trappers’ Association. The survey was funded by the Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board and the Canadian Wildlife Service. The survey was very successful, with a total of 97 species and approximately 22,000 individuals observed. We recorded more than 3,600 individual shorebirds, primarily pectoral and semipalmated sandpipers. We observed 3 Hudsonian godwits (a threatened species) and 38 Rusty Blackbirds [...]

  Eeyou Marine Region First annual photo contest ! 1ST ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST! Deadline is October 28 Submit photos to: wildlife@eeyoumarineregion.ca Send Us Your Best Photos of the Eeyou Marine Region! Photos may include year-round shots of wildlife, landscapes, northern lights, recreation and harvesting activities along the coast, waters and offshore islands of the EMR. All photos submitted may be used to illustrate future EMR Wildlife Board publications, including an annual calendar, reports, newsletters, and the EMRWB website (with credit given to the photographer). 1st Prize: $500.00 2nd Prize: $300.00 3rd Prize:$200.00 4th Prize: $100.00 Contest not open to EMRWB members [...]