Birdwatching ExplorePACKS

The Richmond Public Library is pleased to announce the arrival of our Birdwatching ExplorePACKS. Any adult or teen with a RPL library card may borrow the ExplorePACKS.

The Birdwatching ExplorePACK is a bird watching starter pack, perfect for a fun and educational way to spend time outdoors and appreciate nature!

Each Birdwatching ExplorePACK contains:

  • Crossfire 8×42 binoculars with lens cap, strap and a soft case;
  • National Geographic field guide to the birds of Western North America
  • Pacific authentic Richmond BC birding map;
  • Map-guide to the common birds of Vancouver
  • British Columbia birds: a folding pocket guide to familiar species.
  • Discover Richmond: birds
  • List of resources on birdwatching
  • Satisfaction survey

We now have a Two person Birdwatching ExplorePACK that includes:

  • Two Crossfire 8×42 binoculars with lens cap, strap, and a soft case
  • Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Pacific Northwest book

These kits are made possible by the generous donation of Birds Canada, Wild Birds Unlimited, Vortex Optics, and Environment, Climate Change Canada and through the generous work of James Casey, Fraser Estuary Specialist and Birds Canada.

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To find out more about Birds Canada’s, education initiatives, and conservation work, please visit www.birdscanada.org for more information about the Birdwatching backpack, please call Richmond Public Library at (604) 231-6422, or ask about it the next time you visit.

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Resources

BC Bird Trail

BC Bird Trail

BC Bird Trail has been developed as the leading source of information on attractions, activities, and accommodations related to birdwatching travel in BC.

BC Bird Trail
BC Nature: Federation of BC Naturalists

BC Nature: Federation of BC Naturalists

BC Nature is a federation of local nature clubs, representing more than 56 local nature clubs throughout BC.

BC Nature: Federation of BC Naturalists
Biodiversity Bingo Game

Biodiversity Bingo Game

A family guide to birds in Vancouver, including a bird bingo game.

Biodiversity Bingo Game
Bird Checklist – Avibase

Bird Checklist – Avibase

Avibase – Bird Checklists of the World is an online database that organizes bird taxonomic and distribution data globally.

Bird Checklist – Avibase
Birds Brochure & Checklist

Birds Brochure & Checklist

A checklist by the City of Richmond for local birdwatchers.

Birds Brochure & Checklist
Birds Canada

Birds Canada

Birds Canada is an organization dedicated to increasing the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of birds in Canada.

Birds Canada
Boreal Songbird Initiative

Boreal Songbird Initiative

Boreal Songbird Initiative is dedicated to education and outreach about the importance of the boreal forest to North America’s birds.

Boreal Songbird Initiative
Find a Birdwatching buddy!

Find a Birdwatching buddy!

Birdingpal provides birding contacts and birdwatching information within BC.

Find a Birdwatching buddy!
Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society

Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society

GBHNRS offers educational programs to the community and to protect the significant natural features – including habitat for the Pacific Great Blue Heron and multiple other species at risk.

Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society
Map of Birding Areas

Map of Birding Areas

A Tourism Richmond outline of popular birding areas locally.

Map of Birding Areas
Pacific Wildlife Foundation

Pacific Wildlife Foundation

An organization dedicated to the conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems. Projects include: Migration of Seaducks and Migratory Shorebirds.

Pacific Wildlife Foundation
Stewardship Centre for BC

Stewardship Centre for BC

The Stewardship Centre for BC aims to strengthen ecological stewardship in BC by providing educational, technical and capacity programs.

Stewardship Centre for BC
Vancouver Avian Research Society

Vancouver Avian Research Society

VARC’s mission is to nurture nature’s recovery through the provision of scientific data, action-driven education and conservation tools.

Vancouver Avian Research Society
Wild Bird Trust

Wild Bird Trust

Wild Bird Trust provides wild birds with sanctuary through ecological protection and restoration, and supports communities with education, culture, and reconciliation programs.

Wild Bird Trust
Wild Birds Unlimited – Vancouver

Wild Birds Unlimited – Vancouver

A business which provides products and activities to support the hobby of backyard bird feeding.

Wild Birds Unlimited – Vancouver
WildResearch

WildResearch

WildResearch’s mission is to build, train, and educate a community that contributes to conservation science.

WildResearch

Birdwatching Apps

Audubon Bird Guide

Audubon Bird Guide

The Audubon Bird Guide is a field guide to over 800 species of North American birds.

Audubon Bird Guide
eBird

eBird

eBird is an online database of bird observations providing users with real-time data about bird distribution and abundance.

eBird
Merlin Bird ID

Merlin Bird ID

Merlin Bird ID is a global bird guide that includes photos, sounds, and maps.

Merlin Bird ID
Seek by iNaturalist

Seek by iNaturalist

Seek uses the power of image recognition technology to identify the plants and animals.

Seek by iNaturalist

At the Library

Bird Storytime Kit

Bird Storytime Kit

This kit contains a variety of bird themed materials to help early childhood educators deliver fun and effective reading readiness programs for preschool age children!

Bird Storytime Kit
RPL Bird Bingo Game

RPL Bird Bingo Game

A bird bingo game and bird feature identification guide.

RPL Bird Bingo Game

Staff Picks

Birdwatching Picks

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Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest

Cannings, Richard J.

What It's Like to Be A Bird

Sibley, David

How to Know the Birds

Floyd, Ted

The Birds of Vancouver Island's West Coast

Dorst, Adrian

Best Places to Bird in British Columbia

Cannings, Russell

Vancouver Birds

Kavanagh, James