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