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Job Posting – Ontario Aerial Insectivore Field Technician

The Aerial Insectivore Program team at Birds Canada is currently seeking one highly motivated Field Technician located in the City of Toronto, to help with the delivery of stewardship, research, and monitoring activities in Ontario for the Threatened aerial insectivore species, the Chimney Swift.

Job Posting – High Elevation Landbird Program Field Technician

Birds Canada Atlantic Region is seeking 2-3 skilled field biologists to conduct surveys for Bicknell’s Thrush and other high-elevation birds in remote regions of northern New Brunswick.

Job Posting – Grassland Bird Technicians

Grassland bird technicians will work at multiple locations on private and public land in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba conducting bird surveys in effort to monitor and evaluate grassland bird populations.

Job Posting – Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas Field Technician

This full-time, fixed term role for 12 weeks and is anticipated to start on 3 Jun 2024 . Technicians will spend nearly all their time in field, in various locations throughout Newfoundland; however, when not in the field, technicians will work from home and will be responsible for providing their ...

Job Posting – Ontario Forest Birds at Risk Field Technician

The Forest Birds at Risk Program team is seeking up to three experienced, highly-motivated, and personable field technicians to conduct forest bird surveys for species at risk in southern Ontario beginning in April 2024, contract duration ~4 months depending on start date and available funding.

Job Posting – Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Field Technician

The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Project is seeking 9 experienced field staff for the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas to conduct bird surveys in Northern Ontario beginning in May 2024.

Building Capacity in Latin America to Drive Conservation

Many bird species that breed in Canada migrate through or spend the non-breeding season in Mexico and Central and South America, flying truly impressive distances and making journeys that connect us across borders and habitats.

Will Travel for Cones: Red Crossbill

These enigmatic birds can be found year-round throughout coniferous forests across Canada and the US. The Red Crossbill has a trick to access food other species can’t get to: their very specialized crossed bill is designed for prying open the stiff cones of conifers to get the nutritious seeds on ...

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.

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