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Bank Swallow Design: Alexandre Nicole

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Still time to join events at Toronto and Vancouver bird celebrations

During the month of May, people have been celebrating birds in the urban jungles of Toronto, Vancouver, and – thanks to online event platforms – beyond. You still have time to join in!

From bird curious to bird conservationist: a Birdathon story

Each year, we have the pleasure of hearing from some of you about your Great Canadian Birdathon experiences. This year Mike McMillan of Simcoe, ON, shared how and why he’s been participating for 19 years!

Second Ontario Atlas makes digital leap

While the second season is underway for the third Breeding Bird Atlas project for Ontario, the province’s second atlas (2001-2005) has hit an important landmark. The entire “Atlas of Breeding Birds of Ontario, 2001-2005” is now available digitally on the Atlas website.

Tracking Dunlin in the Fraser Estuary

The Fraser River Delta provides critically important habitat for shorebirds, including Dunlin. Birds Canada is tracking the movements of Dunlin to better understand how they use different parts of the Delta and understand the connections among those sites.

Help respond to the Avian Influenza outbreak

As we learn more about the spread of Avian Influenza, provincial and territorial governments may issue additional guidance on bird feeding. Watch for information from your provincial/territorial government.

Explore the world of birds during spring celebrations!

You’re invited to explore the world of birds during these upcoming celebrations! This year’s celebrations offer an exciting mix of online and in-person events in Toronto and Vancouver, most free to attend.

Your 2021-22 Project FeederWatch Highlights

Each winter, volunteer participants with Project FeederWatch count the birds outside their window and submit their data to help monitor and increase our understanding of bird populations. This past season, there were over 5000 participants in Canada!

Seeking hikers to volunteer for Black Swift project in southwest BC

We are looking for fit and skilled volunteers. Survey volunteers will hike to specific waterfalls to collect data on Black Swifts and their nests (if present), and on the site habitat and threats.

Choosing a Sustainable Future for the Fraser River Estuary

Unfortunately, the future is uncertain for the Fraser Estuary and the biodiversity that depends on it. The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 is a proposed project that will double the size of the current port.

Meet the Bank Swallow – the star of our 2022 Birdathon shirt!

Participants who go birding for conservation during the 2022 Great Canadian Birdathon will receive a t-shirt with a Bank Swallow design by Alex Nicole. We chose to highlight the Bank Swallow on this year’s shirt because, unfortunately, it needs our awareness and help.

Birds Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization built on the enthusiastic contributions of thousands of caring members and volunteer Citizen Scientists.

Our mission is to drive action to increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of birds in Canada.

You, Birds, and COVID-19

Science and Conservation Programs Update

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You, Birds, and COVID-19

Our offices are progressively re-opening for staff and pre-authorized visitors. A vaccine mandate is in effect and public health guidelines are being strictly followed.

You, Birds, and COVID-19

How Birds Canada is responding and ways you can help.

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“Project FeederWatch makes birdwatching at home so interesting it’s hard to tear ourselves away from the window! What a wonderful project!”

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Explore Birds Canada

Still time to join events at Toronto and Vancouver bird celebrations

From bird curious to bird conservationist: a Birdathon story

Second Ontario Atlas makes digital leap

Tracking Dunlin in the Fraser Estuary

Help respond to the Avian Influenza outbreak

Explore the world of birds during spring celebrations!

Your 2021-22 Project FeederWatch Highlights

Seeking hikers to volunteer for Black Swift project in southwest BC

Choosing a Sustainable Future for the Fraser River Estuary

Meet the Bank Swallow – the star of our 2022 Birdathon shirt!

Birds Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization built on the enthusiastic contributions of thousands of caring members and volunteer Citizen Scientists.

Our mission is to drive action to increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of birds in Canada.

Science and Conservation Programs Update

You, Birds, and COVID-19

Our offices are progressively re-opening for staff and pre-authorized visitors. A vaccine mandate is in effect and public health guidelines are being strictly followed.

How Birds Canada is responding and ways you can help.

-Margaret, Toronto