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Connecting with partners in Latin America to protect Canada’s migratory birds

Did you know Canada’s migratory birds can travel as far south as Ecuador and Peru? Here you’ll find Swainson’s Thrushes, Olive-sided Flycatchers, and more. Greg Spira, our new Senior Program Director of International Conservation, breaks down the importance of international partnerships for birds in our latest blog.

Celebrate birds this winter by participating in the Annual Christmas Bird Count

The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is scheduled for the 124th consecutive year this winter! With the increased interest in birding over the past few years, it comes as no surprise that the CBC continues to be embraced by people from all walks of life.

Bird-friendly holiday giving guide

Are you looking for that perfect gift for the bird lover in your life? Find something special in the list below AND make a meaningful impact for bird conservation in Canada.

Helping to Unravel the Mysteries of the Black Swift

Black Swifts are aerial insectivores that build their nests along steep waterfalls and damp canyons. The inaccessible location keeps their chicks safe from predators while providing constant temperature and humidity to the nest.

Celebrating Birds and Conservation at the 4th International Bird Observatory Conference

Our international efforts such the Motus Wildlife Tracking System and bird observatory programs and partnerships are rapidly growing communities of people connected across hemispheres through their passion for conservation, the need to better understand how animals use our shared space, and to conserve migratory animals.

Job Posting – Bilingual Communications Coordinator

Are you looking to channel your skills into meaningful, energizing work that will directly contribute to protecting our natural world? The successful candidate will have experience in creating content for diverse audiences and a passion for sharing stories that showcase how we are protecting birds and their habitat.

Birds Canada and QuébecOiseaux welcome announcement from the American Ornithological Society

We strongly support initiatives that help make the birding and ornithological community more welcoming and inclusive.

Species in Focus: Disappearing icon of the Canadian Prairies—the Burrowing Owl

The grasslands of the Canadian Prairies are a world of weird and wonderful birds. This unique place includes such characters like the gangly, catcalling Upland Sandpiper, the ‘booming’ and ‘lekking’ Sharp-tailed Grouse, and the Loggerhead Shrike, the songbird that has the macabre habit of skewering its prey on barbed wire. ...

It’s Time to Help the Birds You Love!

Birds Canada hopes birders across Canada will flock to Project FeederWatch.

Enhanced Community and Collaboration Space at Birds Canada Headquarters

On Friday, local MPP Bobbi Ann Brady met with Birds Canada to celebrate a $144,700 Capital grant awarded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to support critical infrastructure and technology upgrades to the Birds Canada Headquarters in Port Rowan, Ontario.

Birds Canada is the country’s only national organization dedicated to bird conservation.

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

Every day, our thousands of caring donors, more than 70 passionate staff, and 74,000 outstanding volunteers are taking action. Together, we are Canada’s voice for birds.

“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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