Citizen Science
Every single day, Citizen Scientists (volunteers) like you share their energy, skill, and bird sightings through Birds Canada’s research and monitoring programs–and this action helps inform conservation action! Visit ‘Where We Work’ for a complete list of our science programs.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some Citizen Science programs are temporarily suspended. Please read our Policy on Outdoor Work under COVID-19.
Select a province or territory to discover our Citizen Science programs
National Programs
Aerial Insectivores
Boreal Conservation Project
Breeding Bird Survey
Canadian Lakes Loon Survey
Canadian Migration Monitoring Network (CMMN)
Canadian Nightjar Survey
Christmas Bird Count
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
eBird Canada
Great Backyard Bird Count
Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)
Motus Wildlife Tracking System
Nocturnal Owl Survey
Project FeederWatch
Project NestWatch
Raptor Population Index
Schoolyard Bird Blitz
