Here are a few great reasons to be a Bird Studies Canada member:
1. You will support bird research and conservation across Canada;
2. You will be invited to participate in all your favourite Citizen Science programs;
3. You will receive our ‘members only’ 2019 decal;
4. You will enjoy quarterly updates in BirdWatch Canada magazine!
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When you activate your membership now, you will help us plan ahead for 2019. We can set priorities and fund projects to meet our inspiring conservation goals. Your active membership also means that you will be invited to participate in all your favourite Citizen Science activities like the Loon Survey, Project FeederWatch, and more. And, when you renew your membership, you’ll receive your exclusive, ‘members only’ 2019 decal, this year featuring the Canada Jay! With your decal, you can wear your love for Canada’s birds proudly on your car, bike helmet, birding notebook, or anywhere you’d like!
How to Activate or Renew Your Membership
You can activate/renew your membership using your membership package if you received one in the mail or by visiting the online renewal page.
A Sneak Peek at the Winter Issue of BirdWatch Canada
Published by Bird Studies Canada, BirdWatch Canada reports the latest results from our programs, and includes topical feature articles about the world of birds.
Current members of Bird Studies Canada can keep an eye out for the Winter 2019 issue (no. 86) of BirdWatch Canada, which is on its way to you. In the meantime, take a sneak peek at a feature article sharing impacts of the 2018 International Ornithological Congress and Vancouver International Bird Festival written by our Communications Specialist, Ellen Jakubowski.
Also in this issue, you will find stories about the Christmas Bird Count, Great Canadian Birdathon, Nocturnal Owl Survey, and more. We hope you enjoy this special update on the important work for Canada’s bird that you make possible!
Questions About Membership?
Please feel free to connect with Kyla, Rosie, Kris, or anyone on our membership team if you have any questions at all. You can reach us at 1- 888-448-2473 or kris@birdscanada.org. We love hearing from our members!