Why Support Birds Canada
Birds are a vital part of our lives and our landscapes. Birds Canada is protecting the birds we love by engaging people through science. With your support, we can build a future where all bird species will thrive in healthy habitats.
©Common LoonsPhoto: Mark Peck
If you care about birds, you’re not alone and that shared connection is powerful.
Together, with volunteers, donors and collaborators across the country, we are working toward a future where all bird species thrive in healthy and diverse habitats. For decades, our work has helped build the most complete understanding of bird populations in Canada.
Today, that knowledge is more important than ever. Birds are facing unprecedented challenges. Climate change and habitat loss have contributed to the disappearance of more than three billion birds in North America since 1970. But we also know that when conservation is guided by strong science and supported by a committed community, it works.
That is why our focus is clear: gather the right data, bring people together, and take action where it matters most. These commitments shape our strategic plan and the work we do every day—from protecting important habitat, to advancing science and supporting species at risk—to help birds thrive.
Your support makes this work possible.
Your donation allows Birds Canada to deliver trusted science, engage thousands of people in conservation, and take action for a future where birds are thriving from coast to coast to coast – and beyond. Give to Birds Canada today, and be part of something extraordinary.
Thousands of people across Canada support our work because they believe in a future where birds and nature thrive.
Here’s why they support Birds Canada:
"I've read the statistics—3 billion birds lost in North America in my lifetime. Birds face numerous threats, from habitat loss and climate change to building strikes...I’ve seen the change and heard the silence firsthand in my home province of Saskatchewan. I knew I had to do something. With experience in non-profits, I know how vital monthly donations are. They provide steady revenue, allowing organizations to plan and prioritize. Even small monthly gifts can have a big impact. I also know we need the dedicated conservation work of Birds Canada if we hope to give birds a chance. That's why I decided to join the Flight Club.
-Simon Heath, Flight Club monthly giving supporter
“Having the opportunity to be a Young Ornithologist and volunteer at Long Point Bird Observatory has been a life changing experience for me. Learning about ornithology and conservation by watching the millions of birds migrating, and through the birds banded has been incredible. But more than that, the amazing people I met there were so inspiring, knowledgeable and kind. They have taught me so much and helped create memories that will last a lifetime.”
-Lucas Liu, Young Ornithologists Workshop graduate
"Through our relationship with Birds Canada over the last three years, we have learned a great deal about the birds on our farm and how to manage for the benefit of the birds that make their homes on our property. The knowledge sharing that has occurred between Birds Canada and ourselves through the BFI work has advanced our mission to be a nature-forward farm."
-Cameron Hodgins, Bird Friendliness Index program participant
Explore our science, our story, and the many ways you can be part of a future where birds thrive.