News & Reports
From toes to talons: a feet-first dive into wetland adaptations
Marshes are extremely challenging environments to live in. The fluctuating water levels, dense vegetation, and muddy conditions are no picnic. Yet, from head-to-toe, Marsh Birds have incredible adaptations to thrive in these unique habitats. We take a special look at what toes can tell us about life in the marsh.
Birdathon: Funding community projects that help birds
With the 50th annual Birdathon fast approaching, take a look at some of the projects that last year’s fundraising is helping to support. From Bicknell’s Thrush surveys in New Brunswick, to Motus tagging in British Columbia – the conservation impacts are wide-reaching and aim to protect the birds we love.
An Update on Piping Plovers at Ontario’s Wasaga Beach: Your Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve been getting lots of questions about the changes happening at Wasaga Beach, and how they will impact the Piping Plovers that nest there. Thank you for caring!
Delivering Strong Science: Our First Science in Action Report
Birds Canada’s first-ever Science in Action Report is a celebration of something powerful: what happens when decades of standardized monitoring, cutting‑edge tools, and thousands of passionate people come together for birds? It answers a big question in a very grounded way: How does science actually improve things for birds and the places they depend on?
Evening Grosbeak – Birds Canada’s 2026 Avian Ambassador
Photo: Merri-Lee Metzger | Evening Grosbeaks are widely distributed in Canada, occurring as far west as the Pacific Coast, north to the Yukon border, and east to the Atlantic Coast. We are currently in the midst of an irruption of this species throughout central and eastern Canada. So, with the Evening Grosbeak fresh in the minds of many Canadians, what better way is there to celebrate and learn about this bird that so captures the imagination than to make it our 2026 Avian Ambassador?
Birds Canada Scientist Recognized for Conservation Leadership
Birds Canada’s Dr. Doug Tozer has been honoured with a Conservation Award from Ontario Nature for decades of leadership in wetland science. His work has transformed how wetlands are monitored, restored, and protected—connecting rigorous research with real-world conservation, public understanding, and the next generation of conservation leaders.
