‘Folk BIRDS’ Outing in Norfolk County
Folk BIRDS (Nor‘Folk Birding In Real-life Done Slowly) at Birds Canada National Headquarters Leaders: Kathy Jones, Natasha Barlow Trip Description: Meet 10:00 a.m. at the Birds Canada Headquarters in Port Rowan. We call this event ‘Folk BIRDS (Nor‘Folk Birding In...
Celebrating and protecting the birds of Delta, BC
Just south of Vancouver, Delta sits at the doorstep of the Fraser Estuary Important Bird and Biodiversity Area, a major hub for birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway. In collaboration with Birds Canada and other partners, the City has launched the Birds Love Delta campaign to spread awareness about bird conservation in this very special place.
Bird Flocks in BC’s Fraser River Estuary Inspire Awe
Imagine striding along Boundary Bay in Delta, BC and seeing 13,000 Dunlin in murmurations over the water while thousands of Northern Pintails and American Wigeons float on the shallow coastal water.
Baillie Fund Helps Recruit Local Champions for Birds
Nestled between the imposing boreal forest and ridges of Riding Mountain National Park and the shores of Lake Manitoba are three relatively unknown Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs). Thanks to support from Bird Studies Canada’s Baillie Fund – including donations collected by the Great Canadian Birdathon’s dedicated participants – the Manitoba IBA Program received a grant in 2018 to deliver outreach in these IBAs.