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Storm-petrel research continues despite border closure
If you’re a regular reader of the Birds Canada blog or BirdWatch Canada magazine, you may recall my stories of studying Leach’s Storm-Petrels in Newfoundland the past several years.
Three ways you can help birds this summer
We know how passionate our readers are about helping birds, so we created this list of specific examples that you can try right now, this summer. If you’re spending more time than usual at home this year, maybe it’s the perfect time to take on a new project!
How many times does a Swainson’s Thrush sing in one day? I decided to find out.
COVID-19 kept me at home this year in the springtime so I was able to enjoy the birds in my own backyard on Salt Spring Island, BC. On May 9 I first heard the “whit” calls of a Swainson’s Thrush, Catharus ustulatus. The next day he tried out a few songs, then went quiet until May 17.
Remembering George Kelday Peck (1925-2020)
We are saddened to learn that George Peck passed away recently. George was a distinguished ornithologist in Ontario for over 50 years.
Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act would hurt birds: Speaking up from north of the border
Birds Canada has added its voice to the call for the U.S. government not to strip away critical protections in the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Citizen Scientists help us understand benefits of reduced traffic for birds at Esquimalt Lagoon
The Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary (MBS) was established in 1931 because the shallow, tidal lagoon waters support large numbers of wintering waterfowl.
