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Birds Canada Welcomes Significant Investments in Nature Conservation by the Prime Minister

Birds Canada Welcomes Significant Investments in Nature Conservation by the Prime Minister

Mar 31, 2026 |

Photo: Jack Belleghem | Today, Prime Minister Carney announced $3.8 billion in new funding and renewed programs to protect nature. Programs that can help conserve the places birds need to thrive and reduce the threats causing their decline. The Prime Minister’s announcement is a significant step forward for nature conservation and we look forward to acting together to protect the beauty and diversity of Canada’s birds and the places they need to thrive.

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The Great Backyard Bird Count: Extend the Season of Love to Birds

The Great Backyard Bird Count: Extend the Season of Love to Birds

Jan 20, 2026 |

January 20, 2026 | Ithaca, NY Love is in the air—listen closely and the sounds of chickadees, sparrows, and thrushes are beckoning you to step outside to experience the love from birds and nature. Take a moment to celebrate what birds and nature give us during the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) from February 13 through February 16, 2026. 

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Project FeederWatch Returns for Its 39th Season: Discover the Joy of Watching Birds, Together

Project FeederWatch Returns for Its 39th Season: Discover the Joy of Watching Birds, Together

Nov 28, 2025 |

When the world outside grows quiet and cold, many Canadians find warmth in the company of birds. Every winter, tens of thousands come together through Project FeederWatch, a beloved bird monitoring program started by Birds Canada. Running now through April 30, 2026, FeederWatch invites people to slow down, notice the birds around them, and share what they see, creating a detailed picture of how our birds are faring in the winter months.

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Grassland Conservation Takes Flight: Innovative Project Aims to Conserve Declining Grassland Bird Populations

Grassland Conservation Takes Flight: Innovative Project Aims to Conserve Declining Grassland Bird Populations

Jan 27, 2025 | ,

In a groundbreaking step to address the decline of grassland bird populations, Birds Canada and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation (SSGF) have launched the Bird-friendliness Index Incentive Pilot Program. Using the “holistic conservation model”, this new pilot program aims to address the needs of birds, biodiversity, and the people who make a living on the land.

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