Birds Canada

Birds Canada A national non-profit driving action to increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of birds in Canada.

Birds Canada is Canada's leading national charitable organization dedicated to bird science and conservation. Each year, more than 60,000 volunteers participate in our monitoring and conservation programs.

Today, organizations across Canada are raising concerns about decisions that the federal Government is making that will ...
06/03/2026

Today, organizations across Canada are raising concerns about decisions that the federal Government is making that will have lasting impacts on nature and wildlife.

We often hear that protecting the environment and supporting the economy are competing goals, but they don’t have to be. Over the last few weeks, a series of worrisome policy decisions have been made which will have compounding impacts on the birds we all love. Taken together, these decisions are pushing our ecosystems—the environments we depend on—too far. For ourselves, and for the birds, we must do more. We must do better.

And we can do better. Strong environmental protections and effective economic policies can go hand in hand. Birds Canada is directly contributing solutions to make that happen.

Read the full statement from our President & CEO Patrick Nadeau: https://tinyurl.com/mteafwnk

A brand new field guide just dropped! It celebrates the birds found across the Rockies, the boreal forests, and the vast...
06/02/2026

A brand new field guide just dropped! It celebrates the birds found across the Rockies, the boreal forests, and the vast prairie landscapes of Alberta. This is the first new comprehensive field guide for Alberta in over two decades, reflecting taxonomy changes and shifts in bird ranges, with specific location details that can help you find each species.

Lifelong birders David Scott and Gavin McKinnon join us on the latest episode of the podcast to share why they wrote a new field guide and expand on the work that goes into such an undertaking, like working with 140 different photographers. Of course, they also share some of their favourite birding stories, including when David almost died for a ptarmigan!

We extend our sincere thanks to David and Gavin for dedicating the proceeds from this book to Birds Canada, supporting vital bird conservation efforts.

Thanks Birds & Beans Coffee Roasters for supporting the podcast!

(Español abajo) Protecting migratory birds requires conservation that extends beyond borders. Last week, we gathered in ...
06/02/2026

(Español abajo) Protecting migratory birds requires conservation that extends beyond borders. Last week, we gathered in Ottawa in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico in Canada, alongside collaborators and conservation leaders from across the Americas, to mark the return of migratory birds and to appreciate Canadian leadership in international nature conservation.

The gathering celebrated the impact of Conserva Aves in Latin America, highlighting the work in Mexico where 12 community-led projects are working to protect over 100,000 hectares of critical bird habitat by 2027. With local support from Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Pronatura Sur, and Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas, these efforts are helping safeguard key ecosystems while supporting the communities that know and care for them.

Thank you to everyone who supports this work, sharing a commitment to birds, biodiversity and communities across the hemisphere. We look forward to building on this momentum together.

Conserva Aves is led by American Bird Conservancy, Audubon Americas, BirdLife International Americas, Birds Canada and RedLAC, with support from the Government of Canada (Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada).

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Proteger a las aves migratorias requiere conservación que trasciende fronteras. La semana pasada nos reunimos en Ottawa, en colaboración con la Embajada de México en Canadá, junto a aliados y líderes de la conservación de toda América, para celebrar el regreso de las aves migratorias y reconocer el liderazgo de Canadá en la conservación.

Este encuentro celebró el impacto de Conserva Aves en América Latina y destacó especialmente su labor en México, donde 12 proyectos liderados por comunidades trabajan para proteger y conservar más de 100,000 hectáreas de hábitat crítico para las aves de aquí al 2027. Con el apoyo de FMCN, CONANP, y Pronatura Sur, estas iniciativas están contribuyendo a proteger ecosistemas clave mientras fortalecen a las comunidades que los conocen y cuidan.

Gracias a todos los que nos apoyan en este trabajo y comparten el compromiso con las aves, la biodiversidad y las comunidades de todo el hemisferio. Esperamos seguir construyendo y avanzando juntos.

Meet the Ruddy Duck! With its chunky body, thick neck, and swooping bill, the Ruddy Duck is one of Canada’s most recogni...
05/31/2026

Meet the Ruddy Duck! With its chunky body, thick neck, and swooping bill, the Ruddy Duck is one of Canada’s most recognizable waterfowl species. During the breeding season, males stand out with their rich rufous plumage and bright blue bill.

They are also known for their unique courtship display: males rapidly smack their bill against their chest, creating bubbles and ripples on the water to attract attention from nearby females.

In Canada, Ruddy Ducks are found mainly in the Prairie Pothole region, which is rich in invertebrates to feed on and provides plenty of suitable breeding habitat thanks to the region’s plethora of shallow, unconnected basins.

Smaller numbers breed as far north as southern Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and scattered populations in Ontario and Quebec. In winter, they migrate south to the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

If you find yourself in their breeding range this summer, be sure to keep an eye out for them in ponds and marshes!

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Voici l'Érismature rousse! Avec son corps trapu, son cou épais et son bec recourbé, l'Érismature rousse est l'une des espèces de sauvagine les plus reconnaissables au Canada. Pendant la saison des amours, les mâles se distinguent par leur plumage roux intense et leur bec bleu vif.

Ils sont également connus pour leur parade nuptiale unique : les mâles frappent rapidement leur poitrine avec leur bec, créant des bulles et des ondulations à la surface de l'eau pour attirer l'attention des femelles.

Au Canada, l'Érismature rousse se rencontre principalement dans la région des Marmites torrentielles des Prairies, riche en invertébrés et offrant un habitat de reproduction abondant grâce à ses nombreux bassins peu profonds et isolés.

On trouve également des populations plus petites jusqu'au sud du Yukon et dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, ainsi que des populations dispersées en Ontario et au Québec. En hiver, ils migrent vers le sud, aux États-Unis, au Mexique et aux Caraïbes.

Si vous êtes dans leur aire de reproduction cet été, ouvrez l'œil et cherchez-les dans les étangs et les marais!

05/30/2026

We're in the final stretch of Birdathon50, and both the birds AND the people have been showing up! Check out this update recapping Long Point Bird Observatory's Birdathon that took place at Birds Canada in Port Rowan earlier this month.

There's still time to donate in support of Birdathon's 50th anniversary. Your gift supports the Birds Canada Community Grant, Canadian Migration Monitoring Network, and more. Head to https://www.birdscanada.org/you-can-help/birdathon and make your gift today to help us finish strong!

Big shoutout to .commute on Instagram for the stunning footage!



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Nous sommes dans la dernière ligne droite du Birdathon50, et les oiseaux comme les participants sont au rendez-vous! Découvrez ce résumé du Birdathon de l'Observatoire d'oiseaux de Long Point qui a eu lieu chez Oiseaux Canada à Port Rowan plus tôt ce mois-ci.

Il est encore temps de faire un don pour soutenir le 50e anniversaire du Birdathon. Votre don contribue à la subvention communautaire d'Oiseaux Canada, au Réseau canadien de surveillance des migrations et plus encore. Rendez-vous sur https://www.oiseauxcanada.org/vous-pouvez-aider/birdathon et faites votre don dès aujourd'hui pour nous aider à terminer en beauté!

Merci beaucoup à .commute sur Instagram pour la vidéo!

05/29/2026

Few plants do as much for birds as Milkweed. From hummingbirds visiting the blooms for nectar to finches feeding on seeds later in the season, Milkweed supports birds well beyond summer. Its flowers also attract the protein-rich insects that many birds rely on to fuel migration and feed their young.

Through our partnership with West Coast Seeds, proceeds from select native plant seeds, including Showy Milkweed, Butterfly Bush Milkweed, and Swamp Milkweed, will go towards bird conservation in Canada.

Learn what other plants you can grow this spring to support birds in our blog: https://www.birdscanada.org/grow-a-bird-friendly-garden-this-season

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Peu de plantes sont aussi bénéfiques pour les oiseaux que l’asclépiade. Ses fleurs voyantes en forme de globe attirent une multitude d’oiseaux tout au long de l’été, et les avantages pour ces derniers s’étendent bien au-delà de la saison de floraison. Les colibris viennent butiner le nectar des fleurs, tandis que des fringillidés, comme le Tarin des pins et les sizerins, reviennent plus t**d dans la saison pour se nourrir des petites graines; il faut donc laisser les tiges porte-graines sur pied. Les fleurs attirent également des insectes riches en protéines dont dépendent les oiseaux insectivores pour migrer et nourrir leurs petits.

Grâce à notre collaboration avec West Coast Seeds, les recettes provenant de la vente de certaines semences de plantes indigènes, notamment l'Asclépiade incarnate, l'Asclépiade commune et l'Asclépiade tubéreuse, seront consacrées à la conservation des oiseaux au Canada.

Découvrez sur notre blogue quelles autres plantes vous pouvez cultiver ce printemps pour favoriser la présence des oiseaux : https://www.oiseauxcanada.org/cette-annee-jardinez-pour-les-oiseaux

Join the flock! Birds Canada is hiring a Northern Biologist to support all aspects of the Science in the North project, ...
05/27/2026

Join the flock! Birds Canada is hiring a Northern Biologist to support all aspects of the Science in the North project, including monitoring efforts, technology related to monitoring, outreach and capacity building, and community engagement.

To learn more and apply, visit our Job Opportunities page: https://www.birdscanada.org/about-us/job-opportunities

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Rejoignez la volée! Oiseaux Canada embauche une ou un biologiste - La science dans le Nord pour soutenir tous les aspects du programme La science dans le Nord, notamment les activités de surveillance, les technologies liées à la surveillance, la sensibilisation et le renforcement des capacités, ainsi que la mobilisation communautaire.

Pour en savoir plus et postuler, consultez notre page Offres d’emploi : https://www.oiseauxcanada.org/a-propos-de-nous/offres-demploi

Birdathon looks different for everyone! We love seeing the creativity, passion, and sense of community that Birdathoners...
05/26/2026

Birdathon looks different for everyone! We love seeing the creativity, passion, and sense of community that Birdathoners share throughout May—swipe to be inspired!

While many people have a classic birding adventure like a Big Day, some folks find creative ways to inspire their online communities through friendly rivalries, costumes and even pottery sales. However you choose to Birdathon, we're all coming together to support bird conservation across Canada.

Only 6 days remain to support Birdathon! Why not cheer on our creative Birdathoners with a donation? Make a gift or sign up to join the fun at https://www.birdscanada.org/you-can-help/birdathon

We're celebrating 50 years of Birdathon with a look back at some photos of Birdathoners over the years. These photos c...
05/24/2026

We're celebrating 50 years of Birdathon with a look back at some photos of Birdathoners over the years.

These photos capture just a few of the people who have helped make Birdathon so special. You might even spot a familiar face or two!

There's one week left of Birdathon, which means there is still time to make a difference for birds. Join the Birdathon community today: https://www.birdscanada.org/you-can-help/birdathon



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Nous célébrons le 50e anniversaire du Birdathon avec quelques photos de participants œuvrant pour la conservation au fil des ans.

Ces photos ne représentent qu'une partie des personnes qui ont contribué au succès du Birdathon. Vous y reconnaîtrez peut-être un ou deux visages familiers!

Il reste une semaine de Birdathon, ce qui signifie qu'il est encore temps d'agir pour la protection des oiseaux. Joignez-vous à la communauté Birdathon : Nous célébrons le 50e anniversaire

We wanted to take a moment to celebrate what makes Birdathon special: you! For 50 years, Birdathon has been powered by p...
05/22/2026

We wanted to take a moment to celebrate what makes Birdathon special: you!

For 50 years, Birdathon has been powered by people who care deeply about birds, conservation, and community. Some of you have been part of Birdathon for decades. Others are just beginning their journey. Together, you are what makes Birdathon so special.

Thank you for being part of 50 years of Birdathon. We can’t wait to see where the next 50 take us.

There is still time to join the Birdathon community at https://www.birdscanada.org/you-can-help/birdathon



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On voulait prendre un moment pour célébrer ce qui rend Birdathon si spécial : vous!

Depuis 50 ans, Birdathon est porté par des personnes passionnées par les oiseaux, la conservation et la communauté.

Certains d'entre vous participent à Birdathon depuis des décennies. D'autres commencent tout juste leur aventure. Ensemble, vous êtes ce qui rend Birdathon si spécial.

Merci d'avoir participé à ces 50 ans de Birdathon. On a hâte de voir ce que nous réservent les 50 prochaines années.

Il est encore temps de se joindre à la communauté Birdathon à https://tinyurl.com/yoy2qx7o

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