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Grassland Conservation Takes Flight: Innovative Project Aims to Conserve Declining Grassland Bird Populations
In a groundbreaking step to address the decline of grassland bird populations, Birds Canada and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation (SSGF) have launched the Bird-friendliness Index Incentive Pilot Program. Using the “holistic conservation model”, this new pilot program aims to address the needs of birds, biodiversity, and the people who make a living on the land.
Recent updates to extinction risk assessments for Canadian birds
In 2024, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) assessed the status of six bird species, two for the first time. Of the reassessed species, just one improved in status since its previous assessment; the remainder are unchanged, or reassessed at a higher threat level. Ninety-four bird species are now assessed to be at risk of extinction in Canada, a number that only keeps rising.
Unveiling the Blackpoll Warbler’s Epic Migration
The Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) is a small but extraordinary songbird renowned for its incredible migratory journeys. Weighing just 12 grams, this bird connects boreal forests in North America to tropical regions in South America by traveling thousands of kilometers each year. For the last decade a dedicated group of researchers have been studying the complexities of Blackpoll Warbler migration in order to address the pressing need for conservation action.
Choosing the Right Feeder and Seed: A Guide to Keeping Backyard Birds Healthy
Feeding birds is a wonderful way to connect with nature, support local wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of feathered friends right in your backyard. But to make the most of this rewarding hobby, it’s essential to choose the right feeder and seed type while maintaining a clean and safe environment for your avian visitors.
Help Count Birds for Science during the 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Joining the longest-running bird census is a way for all of us to help protect wild birds.
The Diplomatic Mission of the Olive-sided Flycatcher
As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on our Avian Ambassador for the year—the Olive-sided Flycatcher, whose diplomatic mission began way back in May when they first arrived in Canada. They brought us an urgent message, but to understand it we must pay close attention.
