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Fall for Birds with the New Issue of BirdWatch Canada
When you’re ready to come in from the crisp autumn air, we suggest curling up with a hot drink to enjoy the latest research and conservation updates. The Fall 2017 edition of BirdWatch Canada (No. 81) highlights the inspiring efforts of people across the country – scientists and Citizen Scientists – united by the common goals of understanding and conserving biodiversity.
2017 Winners Have Big Plans for Birdathon Prizes
Congratulations to our 2017 Great Canadian Birdathon prize winners! Sheldon McGregor of Ancaster, ON is the lucky winner of this year’s Grand Prize.
Project FeederWatch Celebrates 30 Years of Fun and Science
Project FeederWatch celebrated its 30th anniversary last winter, thanks to dedicated participants who observe birds at their feeders. The information collected through this project over three decades allows scientists to measure important changes in North America’s winter bird populations over time.
New Atlassing Milestone Achieved in Manitoba
With the recent launch of the online book, the Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Manitoba, we have reached a level of Citizen Science that many said was unattainable.
Environmental Organizations Urge the Government of Canada to Invest in Nature
On September 18, 2017 the Green Budget Coalition – an alliance of 19 of Canada’s leading conservation organizations, including Bird Studies Canada – released its recommendations for 2018. Its message is clear: the time has come for serious federal investment in Canada’s ecosystems and species, which are central to Canadians’ well-being and prosperity.
Welcome Back to School!
September is here and an exciting migration is underway – for birds, and for students headed back to class! Did you know that a diverse array of Canada’s bird species can be found in schoolyards across the country? As we wave goodbye to summer, many birds depart, leaving behind those that feast on stored food and winter’s offerings.
