For those who follow local news related to birds in British Columbia, it would seem that birds have been cropping up a lot so far in 2018. The International Ornithological Congress and Vancouver International Bird Festival are still five months away, but we are already starting to see a number of stories featuring these promising events!
Featured News Stories
‘Owl’ Be Seeing You on the 2018 Great Canadian Birdathon!
Registration is open for the 2018 Great Canadian Birdathon. Sign up now and you can join thousands of birders and supporters giving birds a boost! Last year’s Birdathon raised over $230,000 for conservation efforts across Canada, thanks to individuals like you.
Great Backyard Bird Count Results and Contest Winners
It was another recordbreaking year for the Great Backyard Bird Count. The final 2018 GBBC results are in!
Congratulations to the 2018 Baillie Fund Grant Recipients
We’re pleased to announce this year’s James L. Baillie Memorial Fund grant recipients! Take a look at these important bird research and conservation projects, soon to be conducted across Canada with Baillie Fund support.
Motus Helping Untangle Red Knot Conservation Challenges
Conservation isn’t easy, even at the best of times. And when the animal you are trying to help migrates 30,000 km each year, from one remote location to the next, it takes decades of work by many people to piece together its life cycle, identify risks, and try to solve the problems. The clock is ticking.
Federal Budget Includes Important Investments in Environmental Conservation
Bird Studies Canada applauds 2018 federal budget.
International Progress to Conserve Canada Warblers
Important research is underway to understand the ecology of the Canada Warbler on its wintering grounds in the Colombian Andes.
2018 International Ornithological Congress: Important Updates
The world’s biggest celebration of birds and bird science is just six months away!
Take a Break with the Latest Issue of “BirdWatch Canada”
Find exciting research highlights, and previews of events and opportunities, in the Winter 2018 edition of our magazine.
Apply Now for the 2018 Young Ornithologists’ Workshop
Young birders between the ages of 13 and 17: want to deepen your skills, broaden your experience, and maybe pursue a bird-related career? You’re invited to apply for a very special workshop.