News & Reports
Atlassing the Greenbelt
By Kaelyn Bumelis, ON Atlas 3 Project Manager, Birds CanadaFrom left to right. Common Nighthawk. Photo: Chantale Malo. Least Bittern. Photo: Ken MacDonald. Red-headed Woodpecker. Photo: Geoff StimpsonWhat do these three species have in common? They can all be found in...
Small tags, big discoveries: Celebrating 10 years of the Motus Wildlife Tracking System driving conservation through collaboration
For 10 years, the Motus Wildlife Tracking System has revealed the incredible migrations of birds across continents. This global network is transforming conservation by uncovering where birds go, how they get there, and what they need to survive. Let’s take a deeper dive into spring migration, discovering the tech behind Motus.
Habitat on the Line: Ontario Plans to Eliminate Key Protections for Endangered Birds
Ontario has announced plans to eliminate its Endangered Species Act. This is a significant step backwards for bird conservation in the province. The change would end provincial legal habitat protection for endangered and threatened birds as the proposed new Species Conservation Act will only provide protection for the “dwelling place” or nest.
New Key Biodiversity Areas Highlight Critical Prairie Habitat for Species at Risk
April 9, 2025 – Calgary, Alberta. The recognition of six new Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan is a critical step for the conservation of species at risk in rapidly vanishing native prairie grasslands.
24 Hours, 192 Birds, Endless Fun: Michelle’s Birdathon Adventure
While she’s no stranger to the wonder of birds, Michelle Schreder participated in her first Birdathon last year and completed a high-energy “big day” in Alberta. We caught up with Michelle to hear about her experience, her top Birdathon moments, and some advice for anyone thinking about joining the fun this year.
Top 10 Places to Atlas in 2025
Atlassing is more than just birdwatching—it’s an adventure into some of the wildest and most beautiful places in Canada. To mark the final year of data collection for both the Ontario and Newfoundland Atlas, we have identified ten hotspots to not only highlight the beauty of the work, but to call out for more volunteers in order to meet coverage goals. With this, come on a journey with us, to ten of the top places to Atlas in Ontario and Newfoundland.
