Did you know that Brier Island is recognized as a globally significant Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) because of its strategic location at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy?
Brier Island acts as a crucial staging and refueling point for thousands of migratory birds navigating the Atlantic Flyway. During both spring and fall migration, the island becomes a “migratory bottleneck” where birds, funneled by the coastline, congregate before or after an open-water crossing. The diverse habitats—including coastal cliffs, woodlands, and bogs—provide essential food and shelter for a wide variety of species, from songbirds and raptors to shorebirds and seabirds.
This unique combination of geography and habitat makes Brier Island an exceptional place for birdwatchers and a critical site for bird conservation and research.
Here you can watch as Wild Nova Scotia visits the Brier Island Banding Station to observe bird banding up close.
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