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Atlas Effort Building Community in Saskatchewan
The hardworking staff and volunteers involved in the Saskatchewan Breeding Bird Atlas are wrapping up the project’s third out of five field seasons. Since the Atlas began, 226 people have contributed over 14,000 checklists, reporting observations of 268 bird species breeding in the province! (Photo: Jacqueline Roy)
Ornithology in the Era of New Technologies
A number of recent technological advances are proving key to designing effective conservation solutions for birds. It therefore seems highly appropriate that the organizers of the 37th Meeting of the Society of Canadian Ornithologists, to be held in Québec City from August 27-30, 2019, selected “Ornithology in the era of new technologies” as the conference theme.
Volunteer to Keep an Eye on BC’s Coast, Enjoy Sea Air, and Sharpen ID Skills
Bird Studies Canada was excited this past spring to complete the 20th season of our British Columbia Coastal Waterbird Survey – thanks to our amazing volunteers! And as the start of another season approaches on September 8, 2019, we are looking for more volunteers to join this important bird monitoring effort.
Three Ways You Can Help Birds This Summer
The recently published State of Canada’s Birds 2019 report suggests some actions you can take to improve the conservation outlook for bird populations. 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.
Share Your Photos and Stories!
Here at Bird Studies Canada, we are already looking ahead with energy and enthusiasm to your 2019-2020 Calendar! And this year, we want to feature even more of your photos and stories!
Inspiring Summer Reading in BirdWatch Canada
erever your favourite reading spot is these days – on the dock or patio, in a hammock, or in an armchair by the window – we hope you enjoy the latest issue of BirdWatch Canada. If you’re a BirdWatch subscriber, your Summer issue (no. 88) should arrive soon!
