At the beginning of April, Bird Studies Canada staff attended the 30th Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference in Seattle, Washington. We thank the Swinomonish Tribal Community and the Coast Salish people for welcoming us, allowing us to gather on their traditional territory, and sharing their knowledge and culture throughout the conference proceedings.
Long-billed Curlews are arguably the most stately-looking of all the curlews, and stand as a symbol of the grassland landscapes that have sustained humans for millennia. Unfortunately, our relationship with curlews is fraying because we have intensified our agriculture practices to feed our growing population.
The Great Canadian Birdathon raises money for research and conservation. And participating can turn up lifelong friends as well as life birds, writes longtime Birdathoner Kevin Shackleton.
Get students outside and learning about local birdlife with Bird Studies Canada’s educational programs and activities.
Citizen Scientists in Bird Studies Canada’s SwiftWatch program fill critical information gaps by monitoring and acting as stewards for Chimney Swifts and their habitat.
How are island-breeding birds faring in Canada? We look at the Ancient Murrelet as an example.
If you can identify Piping Plovers, and if you would like to help this wonderful species in Ontario, you can assist Bird Studies Canada by conducting surveys.
Looking for ways to explore Toronto’s vibrant birdlife during spring migration? Join Bird Studies Canada and a host of partners for the 2018 Toronto Bird Celebration!
If you’re a die-hard bird fan, we hope you’ll help Bird Studies Canada in our quest to choose eight North American bird species to represent the continent in the Twitter World Cup.
Migratory birds in the Americas need your help. Every year, thousands of shorebirds travel vast distances between breeding grounds in the remote Arctic and tropical wintering grounds in Central and South America – facing exhaustion, starvation, and predation.
