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Field Trip Report: On the Ground in the Grasslands with Birds Canada

Join us behind the scenes on a Birds Canada grasslands conservation tour in Saskatchewan. From rare bird encounters to innovative partnerships with ranchers, this story gives you an on-the-ground perspective of our work, highlighting how science and collaboration are working to reverse population declines in one of Canada’s most fragile ...

Get Ready for the Birds Canada Community Grant

These grants support small-scale projects that increase the understanding, appreciation or conservation of birds in Canada. With applications opening next month, it’s not too early to start preparing your submission. To help, we rounded up answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions.

Under Our Wings: The Society of Canadian Ornithologists Annual Meeting Preview

From addressing aerial insectivore declines to examining the impacts of vessel traffic on coastal waterbirds, take a sneak peek at the science to be presented by Birds Canada staff at this year’s SCO conference later this month.

Wasaga Beach is the best Piping Plover habitat remaining in Ontario – and its future is at risk

One of the most important nesting sites for the endangered Piping Plover in Ontario is Wasaga Beach, on the shores of Georgian Bay. Let the Ontario government know that you are concerned about the protection and management of important Piping Plover habitat at Wasaga Beach. We have the opportunity to ...

The Nest Level: 7 Wild Bird Homes That Will Amaze You

Peek inside the world of avian innovation, where each nest tells a story of survival, creativity, and instinct. The most extreme nests: from size differences to unique styles and effort levels, explore the fascinating world of wild bird homes in Canada.

Honourable Mentions: 5 Calendar Submissions We Loved

Every year, we’re blown away by the breathtaking bird photography submitted to Birds Canada for our annual calendar. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some of the incredible photos that didn’t end up in the final calendar for 2025. We think you’ll agree that each of these photographs deepens our ...

New Milestone in Canada-Mexico Bird Conservation through Conserva Aves

Birds Canada warmly welcomes the announcement by the Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (FMCN) of 11 new conservation projects in Mexico, which together will protect more than 115,000 hectares of critical habitat – an area more than 5 times the size of Fundy National Park.

Responding to Bill C5 and the Building Canada Act

With the passing of Bill C5 and the Building Canada Act, Cabinet has been given the power to exempt major projects from environmental legislation including the Migratory Birds Convention Act and the Species at Risk Act. We believe that we can build Canada and protect the birds we love!

Timiskaming First Nation and Birds Canada: A Relationship Taking Flight

Collaborations with Timiskaming First Nation and other Indigenous Nations and groups across Canada give us so many clear examples of how Indigenous leadership and collaborative knowledge can come together to protect birds, habitats, and biodiversity for generations to come.

Identifying Canada’s Top Marsh Birds (With Sounds)

Think all marsh birds are the same? Think again. From bitterns that sway like reeds to grebes with submarine skills, these quirky wetland birds are full of surprises. Hear their calls, learn where to find them, and meet the most unique voices in Canada’s wetlands.

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