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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!