Together we can stem grassland loss for the birds that rely on them
Marbled Godwit Photo: Aaron Roberge
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Sandhill Cranes Photo: Michael Poole
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Red-necked Grebes Photo: Missy Mandel
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Results from volunteer driven winter surveys like Project FeederWatch, the Christmas Bird Count and the Great Backyard Bird Count help monitor how birds are responding to a changing climate.
In the bustling world of bird conservation, there are individuals like Kris Dobney who quietly make a big impact. As Kris marks her 20th anniversary with Birds Canada, it’s a moment to reflect on her journey—a journey filled with dedication, hard work, and a love for birds. Here’s to 20 ...
Are you looking for a way to take your support for conservation to the next level? With Birdathon 2024 just around the corner, we’re inviting passionate individuals like you to join us in protecting Canada’s birds. Birdathon is your chance to raise essential funds and awareness while enjoying the beauty ...
Spring is officially here, bringing with it the sights and sounds of migrating birds and the excitement of garden planning. If you love both gardens and birds, you’ve probably put some thought into how you can attract more birds to your garden.
This month marks the launch of several new Key Biodiversity Areas championed by Birds Canada, stretching from Newfoundland to British Columbia. We highlight three of these sites and some of the important conservation work happening at them.
The grasslands of the Canadian Prairies are a world of weird and wonderful birds. However, the habitat that these birds depend on are one of the most threatened and under-protected biomes on the planet. To address this challenge, Birds Canada has been working to develop the Bird-friendliness Index (BFI).
Following on the Legacy that Doug and the Tarry family helped to establish, we are now entering another phase of rejuvenation as we reimagine the future of our LPBO and Birds Canada facilities. Long Point is our heritage, our home, and with the help of support from families like the ...
Birds Canada and Canadian University partners receive over $3.1 million to study and conserve migratory animals in peril
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is investing over $3.1 million in Motus, a program of Birds Canada in partnership with Canadian universities, including Western University, the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Guelph, the University of Waterloo, and Acadia University, to study and conserve migratory animals in peril.
Some birds just capture the imagination like no other. For me, one of these birds is the Olive-sided Flycatcher. So what a perfect bird to take center stage as Birds Canada’s 2024 Avian Ambassador.
One of the most inspiring highlights of 2023 was the return of so many dedicated Birdathon participants. George Pond, Ron and Lynda Valentine, and Dwight and Barbara Neufeld are just a few who have been doing Birdathon for over 30 years. Amazing!
Birds Canada is the country’s only national organization dedicated to bird conservation.
Our mission is to drive action to increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of birds in Canada.
Every day, our thousands of caring donors, more than 70 passionate staff, and 74,000 outstanding volunteers are taking action. Together, we are Canada’s voice for birds.
“Project FeederWatch makes birdwatching at home so interesting it’s hard to tear ourselves away from the window! What a wonderful project!”