We’re excited to share an announcement with you! Bird Studies Canada has changed its operating name, and is now Birds Canada.
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Featured News Stories
A Powerhouse Research Program for Waterbirds, Wetlands, and Students
The goal of the Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Program is to conserve waterfowl and other wetland-associated wildlife and their habitats through research and monitoring.
Meet Some of Our Newest Team Members
The Birds Canada team has been fortunate to welcome some amazing new talent over the past few months! It’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of the staff who are doing important work for Canada’s birds with your support.
Holiday Gifts that Support Bird Conservation
The holiday season is just around the corner! Give your favourite bird lovers the opportunity to learn more about, celebrate, and conserve birds with these gift ideas.
Can the Black-backed Woodpecker Keep Cool Under Fire?
Dr. Junior A. Tremblay is involved in fascinating research into the possible impacts of climate change on Boreal birds. We spoke to him about a study focused on the Black-backed Woodpecker in central Québec.
Why join Project FeederWatch? We’ve lost 1 in 4 birds since 1970
Joining Project FeederWatch and keeping track of the birds in your backyard helps birds! You don’t have to be an expert birder to take part in Project FeederWatch, and it only takes 15 minutes every few weeks from 9 November to 3 April.
Why Christmas Bird Count Milestones Matter for Birds
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) and Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids) have become a winter tradition for thousands of Canadians. This upcoming season marks the 120th year for the CBC, and the 10th year for the CBC4Kids in Canada.
Christmas Bird Count and CBC4Kids Photo Contest
We would like to share some of your favourite memories from the 2019-2020 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) or Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids)! To enter Bird Studies Canada’s photo contest, email us your best shots from this season’s CBC or CBC4Kids.
Small Gifts of Time go a Long Way for Birds
Whether they’re visiting a feeder on your apartment window or checking out your crabapple tree, birds keep us amused with lively antics all winter. For 33 years, participants in a program called Project FeederWatch have been reporting quick counts of their feathered visitors throughout the colder months.
Important Updates for Members of our Flock
Thank you for being part of our mission to conserve Canada’s wild birds! Take a moment to reflect on some of the recent achievements for birds that you’ve made possible.