Birds Canada delivers the Marsh Monitoring Program throughout southern Canada—in British Columbia, the Prairies, Great Lakes, Quebec, and the Maritimes. The success of the program would not be possible without the dedication of volunteer participants and regional coordinators who generously give their time and effort for the cause, so thank you!
Many bird species that breed in Canada migrate through or spend the non-breeding season in Mexico and Central and South America, flying truly impressive distances and making journeys that connect us across borders and habitats.
These enigmatic birds can be found year-round throughout coniferous forests across Canada and the US. The Red Crossbill has a trick to access food other species can’t get to: their very specialized crossed bill is designed for prying open the stiff cones of conifers to get the nutritious seeds on the inside.
Did you know Canada’s migratory birds can travel as far south as Ecuador and Peru? Here you’ll find Swainson’s Thrushes, Olive-sided Flycatchers, and more.
Greg Spira, our new Senior Program Director of International Conservation, breaks down the importance of international partnerships for birds in our latest blog.
The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is scheduled for the 124th consecutive year this winter! With the increased interest in birding over the past few years, it comes as no surprise that the CBC continues to be embraced by people from all walks of life.
Are you looking for that perfect gift for the bird lover in your life? Find something special in the list below AND make a meaningful impact for bird conservation in Canada.
Black Swifts are aerial insectivores that build their nests along steep waterfalls and damp canyons. The inaccessible location keeps their chicks safe from predators while providing constant temperature and humidity to the nest.
Our international efforts such the Motus Wildlife Tracking System and bird observatory programs and partnerships are rapidly growing communities of people connected across hemispheres through their passion for conservation, the need to better understand how animals use our shared space, and to conserve migratory animals.
We strongly support initiatives that help make the birding and ornithological community more welcoming and inclusive.
The grasslands of the Canadian Prairies are a world of weird and wonderful birds. This unique place includes such characters like the gangly, catcalling Upland Sandpiper, the ‘booming’ and ‘lekking’ Sharp-tailed Grouse, and the Loggerhead Shrike, the songbird that has the macabre habit of skewering its prey on barbed wire. Even in this set of delightfully strange characters, the Burrowing Owl is a stand out.
