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Walking Across Canada in the Name of Bird Conservation
Dr. Sonya Richmond, a geographic information system analyst with Bird Studies Canada, has a passion for conservation. This passion has led her to sell her house and put her career on hold to spend three years walking The Great Trail (formerly the Trans Canada Trail) with her hiking partner, Sean Morton.
Owl Survey Updates, From East to West
A special thank-you to all the wonderful Nocturnal Owl Survey volunteers across Canada who help inform on the distribution and dynamics of our owl populations! Here are some regional updates and opportunities to get involved.
Citizen Scientist Volunteers Report Feeling Happy and Connected to Nature
In fall of 2018, we invited volunteers like you from across the country to participate in a study led by Dr. Lisa Nisbet at Trent University. Over 500 people completed a survey that inquired about their experiences as Citizen Scientists, their wellbeing, and their connection to the natural environment. We are happy to report some preliminary results.
Will You be Part of our Flock?
When you activate your membership now, you will help us plan ahead for 2019. We can set priorities and fund projects to meet our inspiring conservation goals. Your active membership also means that you will be invited to participate in all your favourite Citizen Science activities like the Loon Survey, Project FeederWatch, and more!
You Could Be a Citizen Science Volunteer
Discover opportunities to volunteer for the Nocturnal Owl Survey, Marsh Monitoring Program, or Canadian Lakes Loon Survey.
CBC4Kids Participants Spot Over 130 Bird Species
The 2018-2019 Christmas Bird Count for Kids season has wrapped up in Canada. Thank you to all who made it a success! Sixty-nine events across the country gathered young birders to identify and count winter birds in their local neighborhoods, parks, cities, and wild spaces.
