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.
Results from volunteer driven winter surveys like Project FeederWatch, the Christmas Bird Count and the Great Backyard Bird Count help monitor how birds are responding to a changing climate.
In the bustling world of bird conservation, there are individuals like Kris Dobney who quietly make a big impact. As Kris marks her 20th anniversary with Birds Canada, it’s a moment to reflect on her journey—a journey filled with dedication, hard work, and a love for birds. Here’s to 20 years of hard work, laughter, and making a difference—one bird at a time. Cheers, Kris!
Are you looking for a way to take your support for conservation to the next level? With Birdathon 2024 just around the corner, we’re inviting passionate individuals like you to join us in protecting Canada’s birds. Birdathon is your chance to raise essential funds and awareness while enjoying the beauty of birds with your friends and family.
Spring is officially here, bringing with it the sights and sounds of migrating birds and the excitement of garden planning. If you love both gardens and birds, you’ve probably put some thought into how you can attract more birds to your garden.
This month marks the launch of several new Key Biodiversity Areas championed by Birds Canada, stretching from Newfoundland to British Columbia. We highlight three of these sites and some of the important conservation work happening at them.
The grasslands of the Canadian Prairies are a world of weird and wonderful birds. However, the habitat that these birds depend on are one of the most threatened and under-protected biomes on the planet. To address this challenge, Birds Canada has been working to develop the Bird-friendliness Index (BFI).
Following on the Legacy that Doug and the Tarry family helped to establish, we are now entering another phase of rejuvenation as we reimagine the future of our LPBO and Birds Canada facilities. Long Point is our heritage, our home, and with the help of support from families like the Tarry’s, our future.
