Discover how one Northern Ontario couple transformed their yard into a haven for birds and pollinators. From simple strategies to thoughtful native planting, Sarah and Dave share practical tips that can make a big difference for birds.
A new international study offers fresh insights into bird migration and highlights how Costa Rica’s forests provide critical support for Golden-winged Warblers. These findings point to clear opportunities for conservation that can help secure a brighter future for this striking species.
This summer, 12 young bird enthusiasts from across Canada gathered at Long Point to immerse themselves in bird banding, field studies and conservation science, gaining hands-on experience and inspiration for a future in bird conservation.
Join us behind the scenes on a Birds Canada grasslands conservation tour in Saskatchewan. From rare bird encounters to innovative partnerships with ranchers, this story gives you an on-the-ground perspective of our work, highlighting how science and collaboration are working to reverse population declines in one of Canada’s most fragile ecosystems.
These grants support small-scale projects that increase the understanding, appreciation or conservation of birds in Canada. With applications opening next month, it’s not too early to start preparing your submission. To help, we rounded up answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions.
From addressing aerial insectivore declines to examining the impacts of vessel traffic on coastal waterbirds, take a sneak peek at the science to be presented by Birds Canada staff at this year’s SCO conference later this month.
One of the most important nesting sites for the endangered Piping Plover in Ontario is Wasaga Beach, on the shores of Georgian Bay. Let the Ontario government know that you are concerned about the protection and management of important Piping Plover habitat at Wasaga Beach. We have the opportunity to influence change, with comments open until August 11th. Your voice matters!
Peek inside the world of avian innovation, where each nest tells a story of survival, creativity, and instinct. The most extreme nests: from size differences to unique styles and effort levels, explore the fascinating world of wild bird homes in Canada.
Every year, we’re blown away by the breathtaking bird photography submitted to Birds Canada for our annual calendar. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some of the incredible photos that didn’t end up in the final calendar for 2025. We think you’ll agree that each of these photographs deepens our appreciation for birds.
Birds Canada warmly welcomes the announcement by the Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (FMCN) of 11 new conservation projects in Mexico, which together will protect more than 115,000 hectares of critical habitat – an area more than 5 times the size of Fundy National Park.
