A sewage treatment plant might seem an odd place to take someone looking to connect to nature, but birders know there are few better. For those craving an authentic local experience, a sewage lagoon will provide more of a connection to place than a mall or theme park ever will. On the surface, the bird diversity present at a sewage lagoon is a reflection of the ecosystems around it. If you dare to dig a little deeper, how a particular community treats its waste is a reflection of the relationship it has with nature.
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A year of birds: highlights from the 2021 Birdathon
Thank you so much to all the participants and donors who have so far supported the Great Canadian Birdathon® in 2021. The annual Birdathon unites Canada’s bird lovers in raising essential funds for bird conservation – and 2021 was no exception! Every donation will make a difference for birds that spend part of their year in Canada or live here year-round.
Why Climate COP26 matters to birds
The climate and biodiversity crises are deeply intertwined, and the outcome of COP26 in Glasgow will have profound consequences for nature, including birds.
Bird-friendly holiday giving guide
With the holiday season coming up quickly, our team at Birds Canada wanted to share these gift ideas with you. Find something special for your loved ones AND make a meaningful impact for birds!
A new guide to support action on climate change and biodiversity loss in the Prairies
A new guide has been released to support cattle producers and landowners in the Prairies in taking action against climate change and biodiversity loss.
Can you help? Volunteers needed to survey birds along the British Columbia coast
Birds Canada is currently seeking new volunteers for our BC Coastal Waterbird Survey and BC Beached Bird Survey
Watch birds out your window and be part of scientific research!
Our backyards are important habitats for birds year-round. To help birds, we need to understand how these habitats and the birds using them are changing over time.
A community investment program can’t replace our natural wonders
If you believe that a healthy, functioning environment can never be replaced by millions of dollars, then now is the time to contact your Member of Parliament.
How is the oil spill off California affecting birds?
With the weekend’s news of the latest oil spill along the California coast, our first thoughts and concerns are for the marine life, including birds, in this biologically rich coastal-marine region of the Pacific Flyway.
Thank you to our members and Board!
Birds Canada held its annual general meeting virtually on September 25. It featured our new President Patrick Nadeau in conversation with video reporter and Birds Canada Board member Thor Diakow. Thank you to everyone who tuned in!