Special Events

Festi-Oiseaux

The spring ornithological event at the Bioparc, known as the Fest-Oiseaux, will be back for a 6th edition from May 17 to May 19th, 2024. In the program: observation outings, bird banding, photo contest, bird count with iNaturalist, etc.

 

Rates

Nature Conservancy of Canada conference (April 20th)

$ 5

Friday birding excursion (May 19th)

$ 45

Weekend pass (including OrnithoQuiz and movie screening)

$ 55

Daily pass (Saturday or Sunday)

$ 25

OrnithoQuiz

$ 5

Movie screening

$ 5

Taxes are included in the rates.
Cash payment only for the April 20th conference, OrnithoQuiz and movie screening.

Photo contest

The photo submission period is over.

Winning photos will be exhibited at the Bioparc for the summer season.

Prizes are awarded according to five categories :

Grand prize

Value $989.50

Jury’s favorite

Value $724

Public vote

Value $336.50

Youth prize

(17 years old and under)

Value $215

Club des ornithologues de la Gaspésie prize

(photos taken in Gaspésie favored)

  • $150
  • The Commented list of Gaspésie birds (Liste commentée des oiseaux de la Gaspésie)
  • A one-year subscription to QuébecOiseaux magazine

Value $245

My curiosity is pecked

The My curiosity is pecked activity (Pic ma curiosité) is a citizen science project that consists of making an ornithological inventory that could be used by scientists for various studies and bird tracking. In addition, this activity will allow you to become aware of the diversity of birds that surround us on a daily basis and to arouse curiosity about them. This inventory will be managed through the iNaturalist app or webpage, a platform for acquiring and sharing floristic and wildlife observation data, and a community of over one million researchers and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature.

By participating in the My curiosity is pecked project, you get a chance to win one of the many entry prizes.

Observation period: to be determined for 2024