Newfoundland’s “Backyard” Breeding Bird Atlas Takes Flight
Atlantic Puffins Photo: Laura Tranquilla By Dr. Catherine Dale, Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator, Birds Canada This summer marks the official launch of the first Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas – and we need help from birders (experienced and...
Coming up in 2021: Ontario’s third Breeding Bird Atlas!
Photo: Mark Peck By Liz Purves, Director, Ontario Program, Birds Canada It’s hard to believe, but the much-anticipated third Breeding Bird Atlas in Ontario is just around the corner. This ambitious, province-wide project to document the distribution and...
Research updates on leggy birds for World Curlew Day
By Dr. David Bradley (Director, BC Program) and Pete Davidson (Senior Conservation Advisor), Birds Canada April 21 is World Curlew Day, established to raise awareness of the plight of these culturally iconic birds. Curlews along with godwits and the Upland...Some Frequently Asked Questions About Surveys and Field Work During COVID-19
Thank you to our Citizen Scientists across Canada for acknowledging the importance of doing what is best for the health of our population and temporarily halting their important efforts. Your passion and commitment to bird conservation are awe-inspiring. Thank you all...
Announcing the 2020 Baillie Fund Grant recipients
Great Blue Heron Photo: Graham Sorenson The gifts you make through Birds Canada support important work for birds across the country. Thank you for your generous contributions! The James L. Baillie Memorial Fund is one way your support is put into action. The...
Escape and Connect
By Jody Allair, Director of Citizen Science and Community Engagement, Birds Canada *Revised from the original 20 March version on 6 April 2020. “In the robin is a beginning for all those who would like to listen, for those who would hear the nuances of...
Recommendations in Roberts Bank Terminal 2 report will not sufficiently protect Canada’s birds
For Immediate Release (Vancouver, BC) ─ Birds Canada believes recommendations concerning impacts on birds stated in the recently released report of the Review Panel for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 development proposal are not sufficient to protect migratory birds...
To Birds Canada volunteers undertaking Citizen Science surveys, during COVID-19 outbreak
Citizen Scientist volunteer. Photo: Simon Smith By Steven Price, President, Birds Canada We want to touch base with you, as one of our Birds Canada volunteers, regarding the impact of COVID-19. Spring is just around the corner and several of our volunteer Citizen...