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Allison Manthorne, Birds Canada’s Aerial Insectivore Conservation Strategist, tells us more about a special project to conserve nesting habitat for Bank Swallows in New Brunswick as well as how we can all help collect data and protect aerial insectivores across the country.

It’s May. A time of new arrivals, bird song and the undisputed high point of the birding calendar. Migratory songbirds are in trouble, but watching birds can actually help us take better care of them. Get outside, go birding, and learn more about how to help birds!

If birds nest in nuclear power facilities, do they get superpowers? Not quite, but seeing over 2500 Chimney Swifts roosting in the chimney of a decommissioned nuclear reactor sure is super! Read about the power of considering wildlife habitat in important decision-making.

Now in its 8th year, this diverse and friendly festival of events coordinated by Birds Canada invites emerging birders and seasoned pros alike into Toronto’s top birding hotspots to make the most of this yearly spectacle! Join experts for guided walks, hone your skills through interesting webinars, and learn about ways you can support bird conservation at home.