Interested in Birds? Help us kick off the start of year four of Atlas-3 this April, at our in-person kick-off event weekend! The events will focus on an introduction to Atlas-3 and how to best get involved. It is also a great way to meet fellow Atlassers, get hands-on training from experts, and ask questions in person to better prepare yourself for the upcoming season. Experience is not required, enthusiasm is! Atlas HQ will be hosting two in-person kick-off events: Saturday, April 20th at Innisdale Secondary School in Barrie and on Sunday, April 21st at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Registration is required for both the Barrie and Ottawa events and spots are limited! To register visit https://www.birdsontario.org/year-4-kickoff-weekend/#Register If you’re not in the Barrie or Ottawa areas, watch https://www.birdsontario.org/year-4-kickoff-weekend/ for other regional events hosted by Atlas Regional Coordinators! ***** Join us for our next Sappy Hour - Thursday, April 18 at 7pm Join us for our next Sappy Hour “Getting Started with Atlas-3” on April 18 at 7pm (Eastern Time)! This Sappy Hour will be useful for both new atlassers as well as those who want a refresher. We’ll go over atlassing basics and have time to answer any Atlas-related questions. Register here: https://birdscanada-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JwbX8zsLTrOyuaFo1BT0GA ***** Two weeks left in owl season! There are just two weeks left in this year's survey window for the Eastern Screech-Owl, Central Owl, and Northern Owl survey protocols. Take advantage of an exceptional year with many roads open that wouldn't normally be for this time of year by doing one or more surveys. Need a refresher? Watch our Sappy Hour from last March about how to conduct Atlas owl surveys https://youtu.be/o0aIEMREWYU?si=BYFmjZhVsGZQn1UQ **** Check out the latest edition of the Atlas-3 newsletter at https://www.birdsontario.org/newsletters/ Thanks very much for all of your help, Mike Burrell Coordinator, Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas-3