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You Could Be a Citizen Science Volunteer
Discover opportunities to volunteer for the Nocturnal Owl Survey, Marsh Monitoring Program, or Canadian Lakes Loon Survey.
CBC4Kids Participants Spot Over 130 Bird Species
The 2018-2019 Christmas Bird Count for Kids season has wrapped up in Canada. Thank you to all who made it a success! Sixty-nine events across the country gathered young birders to identify and count winter birds in their local neighborhoods, parks, cities, and wild spaces.
Scientists Heading to Prairie Conservation Conference
A team of Bird Studies Canada staff will soon be heading to the 12th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference in Winnipeg, MB from February 19-21. The theme of the conference is “Working Landscapes,” and participants will be exploring intersections between conservation and agriculture.
Christmas Bird Count Photo Contest Winners
Thank-you to those of you who participated in our Christmas Bird Count and CBC4Kids photo contest! It’s been a pleasure to receive your submissions from across Canada. We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s random prize draw!
Be Inspired by Last Year's Story Contest Winners
Our favourite entries in last year’s Great Backyard Bird Count Story Contest were so delightful, we wanted to read them again! We hope they inspire you to participate in the 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count and submit your own story.
Great Backyard Bird Count Should Be "Finchy" and Fun
The 22nd Great Backyard Bird Count will take place from Friday, February 15 through Monday, February 18. Volunteers from around the world are invited to count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org.
