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Sandhill Crane standing tall with one small colt on its back and a second colt hiding in the grass.

Dear Friend,

We are so happy to announce that the cover of our 2024 Birds Canada calendar will be the stunning image above of the Sandhill Crane with colts by Michael Poole. A special thank you to all the bird enthusiasts and photographers who shared their amazing bird photos with us! Your submissions showcased the beauty and diversity of birds from across the country and beyond. Your participation means a lot to us.

We look forward to sharing the final product with all our generous supporters. Secure your copy by making a donation today.

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Join the Newfoundland Birds Canada Supporters’ Tour

Experience Newfoundland’s stunning seabird colonies with thousands of Northern Gannets, Atlantic Puffins, and Black-legged Kittiwakes June 24 to July 5, 2024.Tour led by Jody Allair & Jared Clarke.

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Rhinoceros Auklet flying low over still water

Volunteer Along the British Columbia Coast

Collecting data on BC’s seabirds plays a critical role in species recovery strategies, oil spill response planning, slowing the rates of seabird mortality, and more.

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Join Us for Global Bird Rescue This October

Approximately four million birds across North America travel south during the fall migration, but many won’t arrive due to fatal collisions with buildings. Join us October 2 - 8, 2023, for Global Bird Rescue - the annual event hosted by FLAP Canada that’s raising awareness about bird-building collisions and helping you create bird-friendlier homes and workplaces.

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New Episode: Every egg counts; an extraordinary conservation story

Have an in-depth listen to the remarkable story of recovering abandoned eggs of Canadian Piping Plovers and bringing them to a captive-rearing facility in the United States.

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Species in Focus: Piping Plover

These small and charismatic shorebirds nest sparsely on sandy beaches. Read all about the 2023 breeding season in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

September 18, 2023 at 6 pm PST - Join Birds Canada and the Special Bird Service for a free screening of the Bird of Prey Documentary by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The film highlights the plight of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle and the people working to protect the species. There will be some refreshments and food available. Please register for the event.

We're hiring a Senior Program Director - International Conservation. They will lead and implement Birds Canada's participation in a multi-million dollar, multi-year initiative to create protected areas in Latin America, benefiting biodiversity, climate and local communities, and protecting migrating birds.

We're hiring a NatureCounts Engagement Coordinator. They will work with Birds Canada’s Data Science and Technology, Communication, and Program staff to help implement the NatureCounts engagement plan and NatureCounts strategic plan.

Latest Research

“Relationships between Muskrat Density and Avian and Anuran Richness in Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands,” August 2, 2023. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3157936/v1.