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The Bird-friendliness Index: A tool for grassland bird conservation
The grasslands of the Canadian Prairies are a world of weird and wonderful birds. However, the habitat that these birds depend on are one of the most threatened and under-protected biomes on the planet. To address this challenge, Birds Canada has been working to develop the Bird-friendliness Index (BFI).
The Tarry Family Legacy at Long Point
Following on the Legacy that Doug and the Tarry family helped to establish, we are now entering another phase of rejuvenation as we reimagine the future of our LPBO and Birds Canada facilities. Long Point is our heritage, our home, and with the help of support from families like the Tarry’s, our future.
Birds Canada and Canadian University partners receive over $3.1 million to study and conserve migratory animals in peril
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is investing over $3.1 million in Motus, a program of Birds Canada in partnership with Canadian universities, including Western University, the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Guelph, the University of Waterloo, and Acadia University, to study and conserve migratory animals in peril.
Introducing Birds Canada’s 2024 Avian Ambassador: The Olive-sided Flycatcher
Some birds just capture the imagination like no other. For me, one of these birds is the Olive-sided Flycatcher. So what a perfect bird to take center stage as Birds Canada’s 2024 Avian Ambassador.
Celebrating our 2023 Birdathon Champions!
One of the most inspiring highlights of 2023 was the return of so many dedicated Birdathon participants. George Pond, Ron and Lynda Valentine, and Dwight and Barbara Neufeld are just a few who have been doing Birdathon for over 30 years. Amazing!
Municipal wins for our upstairs neighbours – Chimney Swifts
Behind the scenes, Birds Canada’s SwiftWatch programs are working with municipalities across provinces to find a solution for the rapid loss of chimneys used by Chimney Swifts – a Threatened Species in Canada.
