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Most bird lovers notice and appreciate trees. But trees also affect our physical and mental health in a number of surprising ways. Trees may be underappreciated as a source of human wellbeing.

Standardized observations of migrating raptors also allow researchers to monitor their status and make positive contributions to raptor conservation in North America.

A recent project out of Birds Canada’s Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Program explored how “draw downs” (lowering the water level) impacts birds and bird habitat in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, just south of Lake Ontario in New York State.

Registration is open for the 2021 Great Canadian Birdathon. Sign up now and you can join thousands of birders and supporters giving birds a boost!

Volunteers like you are essential to bird monitoring and conservation efforts. Check out programs across the country that you can participate this spring and summer.

Birdwatchers participating in the 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count created an outstanding snapshot of bird populations around the world. Thank you for being part of it and continuing the GBBC’s upward trend!

We hope you enjoy the Spring 2021 issue (no. 95) of BirdWatch Canada, our quarterly members’ magazine. If you receive BirdWatch by mail, keep an eye out for your copy in March!

Birds on the Niagara (BON) international winter bird celebration went virtual for 2021! What better way to celebrate midwinter along the Niagara River in Southern Ontario and Western New York?

We welcome both beginning and experienced birders interested in participating in the Nocturnal Owl Survey. The survey is particularly suited to new birders because there are only a few owl calls to learn and relatively little time is required.

The gifts you make through Birds Canada support important work for birds. We’re pleased to announce this year’s Baillie Fund grant recipients!