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Wasaga Beach is the best Piping Plover habitat remaining in Ontario – and its future is at risk
One of the most important nesting sites for the endangered Piping Plover in Ontario is Wasaga Beach, on the shores of Georgian Bay. Let the Ontario government know that you are concerned about the protection and management of important Piping Plover habitat at Wasaga Beach. We have the opportunity to influence change, with comments open until August 11th. Your voice matters!
The Nest Level: 7 Wild Bird Homes That Will Amaze You
Peek inside the world of avian innovation, where each nest tells a story of survival, creativity, and instinct. The most extreme nests: from size differences to unique styles and effort levels, explore the fascinating world of wild bird homes in Canada.
Honourable Mentions: 5 Calendar Submissions We Loved
Every year, we’re blown away by the breathtaking bird photography submitted to Birds Canada for our annual calendar. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some of the incredible photos that didn’t end up in the final calendar for 2025. We think you’ll agree that each of these photographs deepens our appreciation for birds.
New Milestone in Canada-Mexico Bird Conservation through Conserva Aves
Birds Canada warmly welcomes the announcement by the Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (FMCN) of 11 new conservation projects in Mexico, which together will protect more than 115,000 hectares of critical habitat – an area more than 5 times the size of Fundy National Park.
Responding to Bill C5 and the Building Canada Act
With the passing of Bill C5 and the Building Canada Act, Cabinet has been given the power to exempt major projects from environmental legislation including the Migratory Birds Convention Act and the Species at Risk Act.
We believe that we can build Canada and protect the birds we love!
Timiskaming First Nation and Birds Canada: A Relationship Taking Flight
Collaborations with Timiskaming First Nation and other Indigenous Nations and groups across Canada give us so many clear examples of how Indigenous leadership and collaborative knowledge can come together to protect birds, habitats, and biodiversity for generations to come.
