Important research is underway to understand the ecology of the Canada Warbler on its wintering grounds in the Colombian Andes.
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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.
Canadians Steal into the Night to Survey Owls
Enjoy regional highlights from the 2017 Nocturnal Owl Survey, achieved thanks to devoted volunteers like you.
Working Toward a Safe Haven for Waterbirds in BC
A recent workshop aimed to develop solutions to reduce the impacts of recreational disturbance on waterbirds in the Fraser River Estuary IBA.
Join a Global Bird Count!
From February 16 to 19, bird enthusiasts worldwide share their sightings with the Great Backyard Bird Count to help scientists understand global bird populations.
Putting a Bow on This Season’s Christmas Bird Count for Kids
A successful 2017-18 Christmas Bird Count for Kids season has wrapped up in Canada. Fifty-eight events across the country gathered young birders to identify and count winter birds in their cities, parks, forests, prairies, wetlands, and coastal areas. An impressive 142 species were reported!
Counting Down to the 2018 Great Backyard Bird Count
Show how much you care about birds by participating in the 21st annual Great Backyard Bird Count! Simply count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more of the count days (February 16-19, 2018) and report your sightings online.
Another Christmas Bird Count for the Books – Thank You!
Bird Studies Canada thanks all the participants who have once again made the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) a huge success. From December 14, 2017 to January 5, 2018, thousands of birders and outdoor enthusiasts counted millions of winter birds across the continent.