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Project FeederWatch Returns for Its 39th Season: Discover the Joy of Watching Birds, Together

Project FeederWatch Returns for Its 39th Season: Discover the Joy of Watching Birds, Together

When the world outside grows quiet and cold, many Canadians find warmth in the company of birds. Every winter, tens of thousands come together through Project FeederWatch, a beloved bird monitoring program started by Birds Canada. Running now through April 30, 2026, FeederWatch invites people to slow down, notice the birds around them, and share what they see, creating a detailed picture of how our birds are faring in the winter months.

Project FeederWatch Returns for Its 38th Season: Help Birds Canada track winter bird populations from home this winter

Project FeederWatch Returns for Its 38th Season: Help Birds Canada track winter bird populations from home this winter

Running now through April 30, 2025, Project FeederWatch invites people of all ages and skill levels to contribute valuable data on winter bird abundance, a crucial tool for understanding how bird populations are faring during the colder months. For the past 38 years, Project FeederWatch has provided essential insights into bird distribution and abundance during winter—a critical time when many species face tough survival challenges.

Small Gifts of Time go a Long Way for Birds

Small Gifts of Time go a Long Way for Birds

Whether they’re visiting a feeder on your apartment window or checking out your crabapple tree, birds keep us amused with lively antics all winter. For 33 years, participants in a program called Project FeederWatch have been reporting quick counts of their feathered visitors throughout the colder months.