Think all marsh birds are the same? Think again. From bitterns that sway like reeds to grebes with submarine skills, these quirky wetland birds are full of surprises. Hear their calls, learn where to find them, and meet the most unique voices in Canada’s wetlands.
Grab a cuppa and enjoy the science and stories behind 30 years of wetland conservation in the Great Lakes with this deep dive (wade) into the Marsh Monitoring Program’s evolution, achievements, and impact.
Step into the soundscape of northern forests where bird songs captured by remote recorders are filling data gaps, supporting programs like the Breeding Bird Atlas and the Marsh Monitoring Program. Hear how technology is changing the way we understand and protect birds.
This World Migratory Bird Day, discover the actions that can help birds on their epic journeys. Your yard or balcony could be a lifeline for migrating birds.
Meet the seven incredible recipients of Birds Canada’s first-ever Community Grants! From Arctic Snow Buntings to accessible birding events, these projects will drive real change across Canada. Funded by Birdathon, powered by community—discover how your support is taking flight.
Each spring, Chimney Swifts return to nest and roost in urban chimneys—but many of these essential habitats are disappearing. Learn how the Chimney Swift Fund is helping restore key sites across eastern Canada, ensuring these unique birds have a place to rest, raise young, and thrive once more.
By Kaelyn Bumelis, ON Atlas 3 Project Manager, Birds CanadaFrom left to right. Common Nighthawk. Photo: Chantale Malo. Least Bittern. Photo: Ken MacDonald. Red-headed Woodpecker. Photo: Geoff StimpsonWhat do these three species have in common? They can all be found in...
For 10 years, the Motus Wildlife Tracking System has revealed the incredible migrations of birds across continents. This global network is transforming conservation by uncovering where birds go, how they get there, and what they need to survive. Let’s take a deeper dive into spring migration, discovering the tech behind Motus.
Ontario has announced plans to eliminate its Endangered Species Act. This is a significant step backwards for bird conservation in the province. The change would end provincial legal habitat protection for endangered and threatened birds as the proposed new Species Conservation Act will only provide protection for the “dwelling place” or nest.
April 9, 2025 – Calgary, Alberta. The recognition of six new Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan is a critical step for the conservation of species at risk in rapidly vanishing native prairie grasslands.
