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EnglishWhat is the Nova Scotia Bird Society website?
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nsbirdsociety.ca is the official website of the Nova Scotia Bird Society (NSBS), a birding organization that has served bird enthusiasts in Nova Scotia and visitors worldwide for over 60 years. It is primarily an informational and membership site: you can learn about the society, browse its resources and publications, find out about events, and register or log in as a member. It is aimed at anyone interested in wild birds, from casual visitors to the roughly 600 members the society says it serves.
What the site is for
The site works as a hub for the society's activities rather than an online store or a bird-identification tool. Its main purposes are:
- Introducing the organization — what it does, its board of directors, volunteer representatives, and conservation work.
- Supporting members — membership registration and a member login area for managing an NSBS membership account.
- Publishing birding content — the quarterly publication Nova Scotia Birds and a library of older publications.
- Promoting events and field trips — an events calendar and a Christmas Bird Count section.
- Sharing resources — FAQs, articles such as "Birds of Winter" and "The Birds of Nova Scotia," and guidance on seawatching, photography, and optics.
Main sections you'll find
| Section | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Membership | Information on joining and a member login for account access |
| Calendar / Upcoming Events | Society events and field trips (the listing may show "No events" at times) |
| Publication | The quarterly Nova Scotia Birds magazine |
| Library | Publications, older publications, a library search, and a finding aid to NS Birds |
| Resources | FAQ, Birds of Winter, The Birds of Nova Scotia, links, seawatching in Nova Scotia |
| Photography & Optics | Photographer's Corner and a "Binoculars 101" guide |
| Conservation | Conservation work and Christmas Bird Counts |
| Donations | A donation form with amounts in CAD or USD |
| Shop | NSBS merchandise |
| Social Media | Links to the NSBS Facebook group, Facebook page, and Instagram |
Notable content worth knowing about
Two items stand out for anyone planning to visit or get involved:
- Trichomonosis guidance — the site highlights news and information on Trichomonosis, including care and prevention, framed around the question "Is it safe to put my feeders up?" This is useful if you maintain bird feeders.
- Field trips — the homepage invites visitors to "get in on a field trip," which is a practical entry point for new birders.
Contact and membership access
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: c/o the NS Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6
- Member login: the site provides a username-based login to access your NSBS membership account, with a "remember me" option.
The site accepts donations through PayPal, with amounts selectable in CAD or USD. The available pages do not state membership pricing, so check the membership section directly if cost matters to you.
Who should use it
- New or visiting birders in Nova Scotia — for field trips, local bird information, and seawatching guidance.
- People who feed birds — for the Trichomonosis and feeder-safety information.
- Anyone considering membership — to review what the society does and register or log in.
- Researchers or history-minded birders — for the library, older publications, and the finding aid to NS Birds.
If you only want to identify a bird you saw, this site is not built for that; its value is in the society's events, publications, and local resources.