Escape and Connect
By Jody Allair, Director of Citizen Science and Community Engagement, Birds Canada *Revised from the original 20 March version on 6 April 2020. “In the robin is a beginning for all those who would like to listen, for those who would hear the nuances of...
Bird Conservation Engagement and Communications Officer
Birds Canada is looking for a Bird Conservation Engagement and Communications Officer focused on the Frasers River Estuary Important Bird and Biodiversity Area. The position will be based out of Ladner, British Columbia but will allow for working from home during the...
Recommendations in Roberts Bank Terminal 2 report will not sufficiently protect Canada’s birds
For Immediate Release (Vancouver, BC) ─ Birds Canada believes recommendations concerning impacts on birds stated in the recently released report of the Review Panel for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 development proposal are not sufficient to protect migratory birds...
To Birds Canada volunteers undertaking Citizen Science surveys, during COVID-19 outbreak
Citizen Scientist volunteer. Photo: Simon Smith By Steven Price, President, Birds Canada We want to touch base with you, as one of our Birds Canada volunteers, regarding the impact of COVID-19. Spring is just around the corner and several of our volunteer Citizen...
Responding to COVID-19 – What Birds Canada is doing and how you can help
By Steven Price, President, Birds Canada Family, friends, staff, Board members, volunteers, and members have all asked me how COVID-19 is affecting Birds Canada, and what can they do to help. We are in the midst of an unfolding health crisis, but just as science...
Great Canadian Birdathon 2020
The 2020 Great Canadian Birdathon – May through December Any Time, Anywhere, Any Way ─ as long as you’re safe! The Great Canadian Birdathon has always taken place in May – the traditional time for many of us to celebrate spring migration, but there is no...
Hike for bird conservation comes to Ontario and Québec
By Sonya Richmond, Come Walk With Us The arrival of spring will herald the second season of the #hike4birds across Canada I’m doing with my partner Sean Morton on the world’s longest trail – the 24,000-km Great Trail. We are undertaking this epic journey...
Citizen Science Programs you can Join This Spring
Your health and safety are paramount. Please see this note from Birds Canada President Steven Price about undertaking Citizen Science surveys during the COVID-19 outbreak. Common Loons Photo: Missy Mandel Canadian Lakes Loon Survey – Canada-wide Volunteer...