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Our mission is to conserve wild birds through sound science, on-the-ground actions, innovative partnerships, public engagement, and science-based advocacy.
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Sharing your home with swifts
If you live in an area with swifts, here are quick and simple actions to keep swifts and homeowners safe and happy.+
Old Growth Logging in British Columbia
Old growth logging along coastal British Columbia has long been a contentious issue, and recently, has led to protests on southern Vancouver Island. These ecosystems are important for several birds considered species at risk.+
Coming soon: “The Warblers” podcast will inform, entertain, inspire!
Coming this summer, a new Birds Canada podcast - The Warblers! Featuring interesting guests sharing information and inspiration about birds and bird conservation in Canada.+
Volunteering to clarify foggy owl trends in Newfoundland
The Nocturnal Owl Survey is one of Birds Canada’s most popular citizen science surveys. The survey makes an important contribution to our understanding of the distribution and population health of owl species across Canada.+
Start Gardening for Birds Today!
Take your love of birds to the next level by creating habitat that provides life-saving resources for birds throughout the year in your yard or garden.+
Spring Birdathon Highlights
Thank you to all participants and donors who have gotten things off to a great start this year with their birding and fundraising efforts!+
Volunteer opportunities for spring and summer
Volunteers like you are essential to bird monitoring and conservation efforts. Learn more about some opportunities this spring and summer.+
How your purchasing decisions can help grassland and prairie birds
This article is the final installment in a three-part series exploring the connections between the Canadian Prairies, prairie producers, and birds.+
Birds Canada Welcomes New President
Birds Canada Board of Directors Chair, Paul Uys, is pleased to announce Patrick Nadeau as the organization’s new President, beginning July 1, following the retirement of Steven Price.+
The wonder of birds growing up
Finding a bird nest can be an amazing experience! We were excited to read this story from a Powell River, BC, resident about discovering and observing a Townsend’s Solitaire nest.+
