The Observatory is located in Last Mountain Regional Park. It has a wide range of camping and recreational facilities. Migratory song bird populations must be monitored as many species are in serious decline due to loss of breeding and wintering habitat. Other information gathered provides us with insights into the longevity and movements of birds. The birds are monitored through the use of a daily census and systematic use of mist nets.
Mist nets are finely woven nets strung between poles along hedgerows.
Birds are removed from the nets and tagged with uniquely numbered bands. Data on species, age and sex is also recorded. This information is forwarded to the Bird Banding Office in Ottawa. The Observatory is open to the public in May, August, and September.