News & Reports
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.
Government of Canada invests $3 million in Citizen Science and open data for birds and biodiversity
On February 14, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of $3 million to Birds Canada. The funding will support Citizen Science programs and open data, providing access to over 200 million data records gathered by volunteers and professional biologists on the distribution, abundance, and population trends for birds in Canada.
The continued success of Key Biodiversity Area Bird Counts in the Metro Vancouver region
In the Metro Vancouver region, we are lucky to have two very special Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA), the Burrard Inlet & Howe Sound which is located immediately north of Vancouver, and the Fraser River Estuary immediately south of Vancouver.
Go Birding with Others for the Great Backyard Bird Count February 16-19, 2024
Fun for one becomes multiplied when birders join forces for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Participating with friends, family, or a community group means there are more eyes to spot the birds and a deeper well of knowledge to draw from.
