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In Canada, the Bank Swallow has declined by 98% over the past 40 years, triggering a federal “Threatened” listing in 2017 under Canada’s Species at Risk Act.

We continue to work towards our commitments in 2021, and are grateful to all who are part of the effort to make birding, ornithology, and conservation more welcoming to all.

“Citizen Science observers across the continent are fundamentally important in determining population trends for many species…we couldn’t do this without you”, Richard Elliot (Co-Chair COSEWIC Birds Specialist Sub-Committee)

A huge thank-you to all members of Birds Canada who support our mission to conserve wild birds. We hope you enjoy the Summer 2021 issue (no. 96) of BirdWatch Canada, our quarterly members’ magazine.

We love hearing about why you enjoy being part of the Birdathon. This year, some participants checked in to relate their latest experiences.

World Albatross Day is June 19 and this the theme this year is “Ensuring Albatross-friendly fisheries”. The three species found in Canadian waters at times are at risk of bycatch in some fisheries but there is some good news.

If you live in an area with swifts, here are quick and simple actions to keep swifts and homeowners safe and happy.

Old growth logging along coastal British Columbia has long been a contentious issue, and recently, has led to protests on southern Vancouver Island. These ecosystems are important for several birds considered species at risk.

Coming this summer, a new Birds Canada podcast – The Warblers! Featuring interesting guests sharing information and inspiration about birds and bird conservation in Canada.

The Nocturnal Owl Survey is one of Birds Canada’s most popular citizen science surveys. The survey makes an important contribution to our understanding of the distribution and population health of owl species across Canada.