Featured News Stories Archives - Birds Canada

Tracking Monarch Butterflies from Long Point to Mexico with New Motus Technology

Nov 28, 2025 | Featured News Stories

Birds Canada is proud to be part of Project Monarch, a continent-wide collaboration that, for the first time, has followed individual monarchs from across North America and the Caribbean all the way to their overwintering sites in Mexico in near real time. The project, recently featured in The New York Times, showcases what becomes possible when leading-edge technology meets international collaboration and long-standing conservation expertise.

Together for Birds: Alison’s Call to Action This Giving Tuesday

Nov 25, 2025 | Featured News Stories

This Giving Tuesday, Alison is proud to join a group of generous donors who will match gifts to Birds Canada, dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of every contribution.

Bird Conservation Gift Guide: Gifts That Give Back

Nov 11, 2025 | Featured News Stories

Explore our curated 2025 gift guide for bird lovers. Each gift supports bird conservation in Canada, helping you give presents that matter this holiday season.

Imalirijiit, ‘Those who study water’: On the Ground in Nunavik

Oct 10, 2025 | Featured News Stories

Imalirijiit is a collaborative environmental monitoring project between the Kangiqsualujjuaq Inuit community and scientists from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. By participating in the land camp, we helped train youth, shared expertise in bird and ecosystem monitoring, and supported the community in tracking river health amid mining impacts, strengthening science and local stewardship.

The Bird Host’s Handbook: Fall Tips for Your Yard

Oct 10, 2025 | Featured News Stories

October is the perfect time to help birds thrive by planting native species, leaving leaf litter and setting up feeders. Learn how small changes at home can help create a haven for birds this season.

Celebrating 20 years of Pete Davidson at Birds Canada

Oct 10, 2025 | Featured News Stories

Pete is celebrating his 20th anniversary this month at Birds Canada. A perfect opportunity to take some time to get to know this amazing human being a little bit more.

A Year of Impact: The State of Canada’s Birds in Action

Oct 10, 2025 | Featured News Stories

One year ago, The State of Canada’s Birds report launched, bringing together data on over 400,000 bird population trends across the country. Let’s explore the many ways this report has informed research and guided conservation action.

Science in the Sand: How we protect Ontario’s Piping Plovers

Oct 10, 2025 | Featured News Stories

Each summer, several of Ontario’s beaches become a nursery for one of Canada’s rarest shorebirds. Go behind the scenes to see how months of preparation, research, and teamwork help every nest stand a chance.

Bird-Friendly Gardening: 6 Tips from Sarah and Dan’s Backyard

Sep 9, 2025 | Featured News Stories

Discover how one Northern Ontario couple transformed their yard into a haven for birds and pollinators. From simple strategies to thoughtful native planting, Sarah and Dave share practical tips that can make a big difference for birds.

The Golden-winged Warbler’s Surprising Migration Strategy: New Study Highlights the Importance of Costa Rica’s Forests

Sep 9, 2025 | Featured News Stories

A new international study offers fresh insights into bird migration and highlights how Costa Rica’s forests provide critical support for Golden-winged Warblers. These findings point to clear opportunities for conservation that can help secure a brighter future for this striking species.