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Press Release: New analyses highlight the conservation status of North American raptors
Press Release: New analyses highlight the conservation status of North American raptors+
Digital Fundraising Specialist
Birds Canada is hiring a Digital Fundraising Specialist for a 12-month contract.+
New paper underlines importance of BC’s Fraser Delta to birds
If we are going to continue enjoying the abundance of bird life found on our coast and beyond, then we need to support the establishment of a new Fraser River Estuary Management Plan.+
Help birds this summer – 13 ideas to try
We know how passionate our readers are about helping birds, so we created this list of ideas you can try right now, this summer.+
Report your sightings: Bank Swallows in Atlantic Canada
In Canada, the Bank Swallow has declined by 98% over the past 40 years, triggering a federal “Threatened” listing in 2017 under Canada’s Species at Risk Act.+
Working towards more diverse birding, ornithology, and conservation communities
We continue to work towards our commitments in 2021, and are grateful to all who are part of the effort to make birding, ornithology, and conservation more welcoming to all.+
Status of Five Bird Species Assessed by COSEWIC in May
"Citizen Science observers across the continent are fundamentally important in determining population trends for many species...we couldn't do this without you", Richard Elliot (Co-Chair COSEWIC Birds Specialist Sub-Committee)+
Your contributions shine in the Summer issue of BirdWatch Canada
A huge thank-you to all members of Birds Canada who support our mission to conserve wild birds. We hope you enjoy the Summer 2021 issue (no. 96) of BirdWatch Canada, our quarterly members’ magazine.+
Birdathon brings good birds, good friends – and even good food!
We love hearing about why you enjoy being part of the Birdathon. This year, some participants checked in to relate their latest experiences.+
World Albatross Day focuses attention on the High Seas
World Albatross Day is June 19 and this the theme this year is “Ensuring Albatross-friendly fisheries”. The three species found in Canadian waters at times are at risk of bycatch in some fisheries but there is some good news.+
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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.
