Birds Canada is keeping safety as our top priority as we continue adjusting our work to advance science, awareness, and conservation.
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Featured News Stories
Bird migration: The greatest event this month that WASN’T cancelled!
Bird migration is a stunning spectacle that nature lovers enjoy each spring, and this year has been no exception. While sporting events, theatre productions, and drinks with friends were a no-go, migration was bursting forth in its typical splendid fashion.
Creative birders keep support for conservation flowing
May is traditionally Birdathon month, and Birds Canada and the Great Canadian Birdathon are very lucky to have such a great group of dedicated participants. Even in these most uncertain times, they are taking a stand and saying, “I’m still doing a Birdathon this year, because the birds still need my help!”
Birding from Home – an Opportunity
During spring migration, there is an astounding diversity of birds that may be flying over your roof, and potentially stopping over in your neighborhood.
BIRD BLITZ AT HOME!
From your backyard or balcony, garden or window, what birds can you find?
Despite COVID-19 We Are Still Busy Working For Canada’s Birds!
Travel restrictions – part of society’s response to COVID-19 – have suspended the normal field work season across Canada. But, Birds Canada staff across the country are adjusting our work to keep advancing science, awareness, and conservation by other means.
We flock together: Join us for the Toronto Bird Celebration, take-out edition!
Our plans might be on pause, but birds are not. During May, you can celebrate birds from home with webinars, online courses, giveaways, and online resources.
Newfoundland’s “Backyard” Breeding Bird Atlas Takes Flight
This summer marks the official launch of the first Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas – and we need help from birders (experienced and beginner alike) to make it a success!
Coming up in 2021: Ontario’s third Breeding Bird Atlas!
It’s hard to believe, but the much-anticipated third Breeding Bird Atlas in Ontario is just around the corner. This ambitious, province-wide project to document the distribution and abundance of all breeding bird species in Ontario is set to launch in 2021. If you are available to go birding in the province over the next few years, we hope you’ll join the volunteer effort!
Research updates on leggy birds for World Curlew Day
To mark this year’s World Curlew Day, Birds Canada brings you news of projects we are involved in to conserve the Long-billed Curlew and its cousin, the Bar-tailed Godwit.