If you were asked to go outside right now and find an insect, where would you go? Gardening is one of the finest examples there is to show just how connected we all are – to our neighbours, to our waters, and to our entire ecosystem.
Featured News Stories
Abandoned critically endangered shorebird eggs given a fighting chance in captive rearing
As Ontario’s endangered Piping Plover population continues to decline, Birds Canada and partners have taken extraordinary steps to save nearly 50% of Ontario’s abandoned eggs this year.
Whooping Cranes? More like Dancing Cranes!
Who knew birds were such talented dancers? Mark Bidwell and John Conkin certainly did.
Tips for Feeding and Attracting Orioles
Follow these simple steps for attracting and feeding orioles while creating a safe environment for them.
You’ve heard of Chimney Swifts, but what about “Barn” Swifts?
The high twittering and erratic flight of Chimney Swifts grace the skies of towns and cities across eastern North America throughout spring and summer.
Volunteer spotlight – Paula and Ted Gent, Port Rowan, ON
Paula et Ted ont grandi en observant des Merlebleus de l’Est et des Orioles de Baltimore dans leurs arrière-cours.
Red Phalarope: Stunning spinners
The Red Phalarope is one of the most stunning shorebird species in the world. They nest across the arctic tundra in small wetlands and spend the winter at sea.
Birds We Love a Lot? The Amazing Red Knot!
Do you consider yourself well traveled? We’re willing to bet the average Red Knot has you beat! Discover more about this traveler!
Tracking a Vagrant Ferruginous Hawk in Ontario
To the great surprise of many Ontario birders, a Ferruginous Hawk, a native species of the grasslands and open country in western North America, was recently recovered near the town of Erieau.
Foothills Solar Project: A historic win for Frank Lake and birds
Frank Lake is as gem just outside of a city of more than a million people, and I’m happy to say, it will stay a gem for the time being.
Frank Lake is the most important wetland for birds in Southwestern Alberta and hosts an impressive number of migrating and breeding species, as well as species at risk, including Trumpeter and Tundra Swans, Franklin’s Gulls, and Bank Swallows