Dates Covered: 1938 to 2012
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society, Archival Catalogue
Type: archival description
Date Created: 2001
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: An article entitled "The Cup is Full: Invasive Birds" by Merritt Gibson of the Blomidon Naturalists Society. more Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/58
Date Created: 1999
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: An email of a tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Annapolis and District Christmas Bird Count in 1999. 2 pages.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/39
Date Created: 1996
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on a Bird Count at Hennigar's Farm Market. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also contains an essay entitled "Rare Bird Sighting, " a personal account written by Angus MacLean of the Blomidon Naturalists Society. more Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/37
Date Created: 1999 (year uncertain)
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on a Bird Count at Hennigar's Farm Market. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also documents species not spotted on count day. more Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/38
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: Newsletter distributed by the Blomidon Naturalists Society via email. Until 2021, the newsletter was printed quarterly. Starting in 2022, the BNS began to publish "Beyond the tides: the seasonal journal of the Blomidon Naturalists Society". Both the printed newsletter and beyond the tide can be viewed in person. The newsletter first began in 1974. more Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: Includes a brief history, descriptions of meeting, field trips, the Christmas bird count, North American migration counts, bald eagles, short-eared owl project, the Robie Tufts Nature Center and a list of honorary members.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/58
Date Created: 1996
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1996 at Brier Island.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/40
Date Created: 1996
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on the 1996 Wolfville Chimney Swifts and Merlins Project written by Jim Wolford of the Blomidon Naturalists Society. Includes a summary of observations, solutions and suggested alternative roosting sites for the swifts.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/55
Date Created: 1986
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1986 in East Halifax.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/27
Date Created: 1986
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1986 in West Halifax.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/27
Date Created: 1994 (year uncertain)
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A letter of thanks to Bill and Brenda [?] from W. George Alliston, coordinator of the short-eared owl project, for their volunteer efforts. Alliston briefly describes some of the results, observations and lessons learned from the project.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/17
Date Created: 1999
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A chart of the annual Cyril K. Coldwell Eagles and Raptors Count of Eastern Kings County in 1999. Includes list of observers, the location the total number of species spotted, physical descriptions and whether they were adult or young birds.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/44
Date Created: 2000
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the type of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Wolfville Christmas Bird Count in 2000.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 2001
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A chart of the annual Cyril K. Coldwell Eagles and Raptors Count of Eastern Kings County in 2001. Includes list of observers, the location, the total number of species spotted, physical descriptions and whether they were adult or young birds.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/44
Date Created: 2002
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A chart of the annual Cyril K. Coldwell Eagles and Raptors Count of Eastern Kings County in 2002. Includes list of observers, the total number of species spotted, physical descriptions and whether they were adult or young birds.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/44
Date Created: 2006
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A chart of the annual Cyril K. Coldwell Eagles and Raptors Count of Eastern Kings County in 2006. Includes list of observers, the total number of species spotted, physical descriptions and whether they were adult or young birds.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/44
Date Created: 1998
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A chart of the annual Cyril K. Coldwell Eagles and Raptors Count of Eastern Kings County in 1998. Includes list of observers, the location the total number of species spotted, physical descriptions and whether they were adult or young birds.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/44
Date Created: 2002
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A summary report of the 22nd Annual Cyril K. Coldwell Eagles and Raptors Count of Eastern Kings County in 2002.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/44
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A hand drawn map of the location of "Eagle Day" at Sheffield Mills, N.S. The map indicates the major feeding sites of the eagles. more Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/44
Date Created: 1989
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: Notes taken from a field notebook regarding Yellow Neckband Geese. Includes descriptions of sightings, with dates and locations.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/56
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A pamphlet on The Kentville Ravine Foot Path in Kentville, Nova Scotia. Includes brief history, description trails and hand drawn map.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/58
Date Created: 1990
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A letter to Friends of the Blomidon Naturalists Society, written by president Peter Austin-Smith regarding the outcome of the 1989 campaign to save the chimney swifts in Wolfville from demolition.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/55
Date Created: 2006
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A list of presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and honorary life members of the Blomidon Naturalists Society from 1974-2006. List includes dates and names.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/10-11
Date Created: 1996
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A presentation for the management plan for the Grand Pre National Historic Site that includes: a brief history of the Blomidon Naturalists Society, a brief ethno-ecological history of Grand Pre, the importance of plants to the Acadians and descriptions of the extra-curricular uses of the park.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/18
Date Created: 1974 to 1982
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: The minutes of the Blomidon Naturalists Society from March 1974 to September 1982. Also contains membership lists, documentation of projects, guest speakers and information on various subjects pertaining to ecology, geology, biology, astronomy, ornithology, and local environmental issues. 122 pages.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/1
Date Created: 1982 to 1989
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: The minutes of the Blomidon Naturalists Society from September 1982 to October 1989. Also contains membership lists, documentation of projects, guest speakers and information on various subjects pertaining to ecology, geology, biology, astronomy, ornithology. 109 pages.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/2
Date Created: 1987
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: Newsletter, notes, sighting charts and personal letter regarding neck-banded Canada Geese. Includes an essay on the neck-banded Canada Geese in the Atlantic Flyway.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/56
Date Created: 1991
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1991.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/32
Date Created: 1992
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1992.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/33
Date Created: 1993 to 1994
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count from December 1993 to January 1994. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also documents species not spotted on count day.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/34
Date Created: 1994 to 1995
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count from December 1994 to January 1995. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also documents species not spotted on count day.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/35
Date Created: 1995 to 1996
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count from December 1995 to January 1996. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also documents species not spotted on count day.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/36
Date Created: 1990 to 1991
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count from December 1990 to January 1991. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also documents species not spotted on count day.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/31
Date Created: 1987 to 1988
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count from 1987 to 1988. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also documents several uncommon or rare species sightings, their locations and physical descriptions.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/28
Date Created: 1987
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A report on the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1987. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also documents several uncommon or rare species sightings, their locations and physical descriptions.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/28
Date Created: 1993 (year uncertain)
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A study of nesting short-eared owls in the dykelands of Eastern Kings County written by George Alliston of West Brooklyn, Nova Scotia. Includes the projects objectives, background, preparation, field season for 1993 and future intentions.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/17
Date Created: 1994 (year uncertain)
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: 1994 report by the Blomidon Naturalists Society on chimney swifts at the Robie Tufts Nature Center in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Includes date, bird count, weather conditions and the time the swift entered the chimney.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/55
Date Created: 1994 (year approximate)
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A list of winners of the Robie Tufts young naturalists award from 1984-1994. List includes dates, names and environmental subjects of interest.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/12
Date Created: 1993
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: Guidelines and descriptions of the Blomidon Naturalist Society's Short-eared owl project in 1993. Includes descriptions of the projects objectives, study areas, field study teams, survey coverage, reporting and an agricultural land use survey. Also included is a draft of the proposed letter to landowners regarding the project and a list of the volunteer survey teams. more Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/17
Date Created: 1994 (year uncertain)
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: An update on the chimney swift project at the Robie Tufts Nature Center in Wolfville, N.S. in [1994?] by W. George Alliston.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/55
Date Created: 1975
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A preliminary summary report for the Wolfville Christmas Bird Count in 1975. Includes the species of bird, the number of different species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/22
Date Created: 1979
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1979. Includes a description of the 1979 Wolfville Christmas Bird Census by Peter Smith.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/23
Date Created: 1981
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Wolfville Christmas Bird Count in 1981.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/24
Date Created: 1982
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Wolfville Christmas Bird Count in 1982.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/25
Date Created: 1983
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Wolfville Christmas Bird Count in 1983.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/26
Date Created: 1986
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart for the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1986. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/27
Date Created: 1986
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1986.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 1987
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1987.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 1988
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1988 in Wolfville, N.S.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/29
Date Created: 1988
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1988.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 1989
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1989.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 1989
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A summary report on the Wolfville Christmas Bird Count in 1989. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/30
Date Created: 1989
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A hand written tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1989 in the Wolfville area of N.S
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/30
Date Created: 1992
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1992.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 1994
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A summary report on the Wolfville Christmas Bird Count in 1994. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers. Also reports on a new species that was sighted, known as Lincoln's Sparrow. more Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/35
Date Created: 1994
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1994.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 1995
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1995.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 1996
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A tally chart of the types of bird species and amount of birds sighted at the Nova Scotia Christmas Bird Count in 1996.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/21
Date Created: 1997
Collection: Blomidon Naturalists Society
Description: A summary report on the Wolfville Christmas Bird Count in 1997 written by Angus MacLean. Includes a description of the day, location, the species counted, a list of field observers and feeder watchers.
Accession Number: 2009.013-BNS/38
