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Love Family and Friends Fundraising Education Fund
David Love's first book Green Green – Reflections on 51 Years of Raising Money for Nature will be officially released on Earth Day 2021! David and his wife, Ann, have been steadfast Birds Canada supporters for many years.+
Toronto Bird Celebration – Media Release
The Toronto Bird Celebration is on from May to July, offering a range of activities to people in Toronto and beyond to take advantage of the wonders of spring. The goal of the Celebration this year is to connect people with their gardens and local spaces and the happiness that can be found there.+
Key Biodiversity Area Support Technician
The Landscape Science and Conservation team at Birds Canada is hiring a Key Biodiversity Area Support Technician, beginning in May 2021.+
Prairies an ideal setting for an iconic cast of birds
The Prairies, with their rich biodiversity, make up one of the most important ecosystems for birds in North America.+
Trees are not just “for the birds”
Most bird lovers notice and appreciate trees. But trees also affect our physical and mental health in a number of surprising ways. Trees may be underappreciated as a source of human wellbeing.+
Taking the pulse of North America’s raptors
Standardized observations of migrating raptors also allow researchers to monitor their status and make positive contributions to raptor conservation in North America.+
Managing water levels to welcome wetland birds
A recent project out of Birds Canada’s Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Program explored how “draw downs” (lowering the water level) impacts birds and bird habitat in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, just south of Lake Ontario in New York State.+
Sign up now for the Great Canadian Birdathon
Registration is open for the 2021 Great Canadian Birdathon. Sign up now and you can join thousands of birders and supporters giving birds a boost!+
Enjoy birds and fresh air! Volunteer opportunities for spring 2021
Volunteers like you are essential to bird monitoring and conservation efforts. Check out programs across the country that you can participate this spring and summer.+
2021 GBBC Summary
Birdwatchers participating in the 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count created an outstanding snapshot of bird populations around the world. Thank you for being part of it and continuing the GBBC’s upward trend!+