February 2021 – FLAP Canada

Volunteer Spotlight: Anne van Elsen

February 26, 2021/in Volunteer Spotlight/by FLAP Canada

How long have you been a FLAP volunteer? I have been a FLAP volunteer since October 2010. In what capacity do you volunteer? I’m a bird rescue volunteer, centered around the Yonge and Eglinton area in Toronto. What initially drew you to volunteer with FLAP? Starting in 1995 or so, I would see the ROM […]

A Lesson From a Fallen Star: How a Warbler Taught Me to Give Back

February 2, 2021/in Guest Post/by FLAP Canada

By Michal Zhitomirsky “It’s like Pokémon GO, but in real life!” The above is my standard attempt to explain my enthusiasm for bird watching to my loved ones, who typically respond with a polite smile and vacant eyes. Bird watching has been my favourite activity for three years, and is especially rewarding during the pandemic […]