A chatty low key podcast on the reflections of Boreal Bruce a bird bander in Northern Eastern Ontario. Most of my ramblings relate to banding and birding at the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Center. This podcast focuses on the birds and people
In this episode of Bird Banter with Boreal Bruce, listeners are invited to the annual Hummingbird Garden Party at Hilliardton Marsh. Bruce chats with local vendors and volunteers, including Happy Traillls Butter Tarts, The Greenhaus, Waxwing Commons Ecological Farmstead, and Trent Apiary. The episode also features audio from a foraging workshop led by Rachel Degagne of Waxwing Commons, and closes with hummingbird bander Joanne Goddard as she demonstrates the delicate process of banding and identifying these tiny birds.Co-host: Joanne Goddard aka MommaJoGuests:Mike DegagneRachel Degagne Jasper DrostSimone HolzamerVerena TrailllRichard TrailllIggy Colonhttps://thehilliardtonmarsh.comhttps://www.facebook.com/HilliardtonMarshhttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F1PNb6HY5/https://www.instagram.com/hilliardtonmarsh/?hl=enRecorded and edited by Benjamin MacPherson
8 Jun 2025
Tattoos & Migratory Bird Day at the Marsh!
Boreal Bruce explores Hilliardton Marsh's Migration Day, observing bird banding with Jacob Lachapelle and interviewing Jac Giesberger, Mike Vastrinas, Natalia Harbaugh, Alex Dumouchelle, Javin Hawn, Stacey Toupin, Daniela Zinßmeist, Jamie Nadaline, Tyler W Loube, and Julian Warmland about tattoos and nature.
18 May 2025
Breaking Records and Building Buzz at the Marsh
In this episode, Boreal Bruce is joined by Jacob Lachapelle, Jac Giesberger, Mike Vastrinas, Natasha Harbaugh, and Alex Dumouchelle for a lively roundtable at the Hilliardton Marsh's Launch pad. The team dives into the exciting changes coming to the Marsh’s social media presence, previews upcoming events, and celebrates a season of remarkable firsts—including new bird sightings and record-breaking numbers in both Sawhet Owl and Snow Bunting banding. They also share insights into the ongoing spring migration and what it means for birds and birders alike. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the energy and passion fueling this vital hub of northern conservation.Guests:Jacob LachapelleJac GiesbergerMike VastrinasNatasha HarbaughAlex Dumouchellehttps://thehilliardtonmarsh.comhttps://www.facebook.com/HilliardtonMarshhttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F1PNb6HY5/https://www.instagram.com/hilliardtonmarsh/?hl=enRecorded and edited by Benjamin MacPherson
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Jac Giesberger
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Natalia Harbaugh
Alex Dumouchelle
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