Birds Canada recently received a contribution from the Canadian Space Agency through the smartEarth initiative – but what have birds got to do with space? NatureCounts uses satellite imaging to map routes and plot birds. The app is a game-changer for birds – this grant will help us expand our tools!

Joignez-vous à nous pour célébrer un accomplissement exceptionnel : Pete Davidson, vice-président, Science et surveillance, travaille chez Oiseaux Canada depuis 20 ans! Apprenez-en davantage sur son histoire dans notre dernier blog : lnkd.in/eiVExsd4

Join us in celebrating an incredible milestone: Pete Davidson, Vice-President of Science and Monitoring, has been with Birds Canada for 20 years! Learn more about his story in our latest blog: tinyurl.com/45x8cww4

Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk - bird brain expert - joins The Warblers podcast. He shares fascinating insights into the unique senses birds have and how their brains are adapted to use them! @evoneuro.bsky.social

Give your pumpkins a second life — as bird feeders! 🎃🐦 This fun DIY idea is a great way to welcome the start of Project FeederWatch, with the new season beginning tomorrow! Join thousands of people across North America watching and counting feeder birds all winter long! www.birdscanada.org/pfw

Joignez-vous à la volée! Oiseaux Canada embauche un Biologiste – Programme de conservation des prairies. Postulez avant le 7 novembre : tinyurl.com/yrmvv9u4

Join the flock! Are you a skilled field biologist passionate about protecting Canada’s grassland birds? Birds Canada is hiring a Grasslands Program Biologist to help deliver our Grassland Conservation Program across the Prairie provinces. Apply by November 7: tinyurl.com/jab5yhka

Join the flock! Do you love organization, teamwork, and making a difference? Birds Canada is hiring a Part-Time Executive and HR Assistant - a flexible role directly supporting our mission to protect birds and nature across Canada. Apply by October 24! tinyurl.com/mrx47wx7

Joignez-vous à la volée! Oiseaux Canada embauche une adjointe/un adjoint de direction et en ressources humaines à temps partiel. Ce poste flexible contribue directement à notre mission de protection des oiseaux et de la nature au Canada. Postulez avant le 24 octobre! tinyurl.com/ydwuvs47

Voici le Roitelet à couronne rubis! Ce minuscule oiseau est toujours en mouvement, agitant rapidement ses ailes tout en cherchant des insectes dans les arbustes et les arbres. Sa migration culmine au début d’octobre, alors ouvrez l’œil pour apercevoir ce petit oiseau toujours actif!

Meet the Ruby-crowned Kinglet! This tiny songbird is always on the move, flicking its wings as it searches for insects in trees and brush. Migration peaks in early October, so keep an eye out for these striking little birds passing through!

Yesterday, we lost one of the world’s most inspiring conservation leaders. Dr. Jane Goodall dedicated her life to deepening our understanding of nature and reminding us of our responsibility to protect it. Her legacy will continue to shine through the conservation efforts she inspired.

Migration is a remarkable phenomenon in the animal kingdom. What if humans made the same journey? On the Warblers podcast, Wings of Survival athletes Timm Döbert and Leanna Carriere discuss their upcoming cycling trip along the Whimbrel's migratory route.

Voici la Grive à dos olive! Après la saison de reproduction, ce migrateur de longue distance quitte le Canada pour rejoindre ses aires de non-reproduction en Amérique du Sud. Faites attention à sa migration vers le sud - vous pourriez en apercevoir une en train de faire le plein!

Meet the Swainson’s Thrush! After the breeding season, this long-distance migrant makes its journey from Canada to its non-breeding grounds in South America. Keep an eye out for them as they migrate south - you may spot one fueling up before the next leg of its journey!

A new study is shining a light on the Acadian Flycatcher, a small songbird that’s becoming less common in some areas. Using data from eBird and other sources, researchers dug into the habitats these birds rely on. ace-eco.org/vol20/iss1/a...

Thanks to the Birds Canada Community Grant, the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club recently installed two new Purple Martin nesting colony structures at Saltfleet and Fifty Point Conservation Areas. Learn more about the grant and apply today! Applications are open until Sep 29: tinyurl.com/mwbc2m37

Meet the Canada Warbler! This striking “necklaced” warbler is named for Canada, with about 80% of all Canada Warblers breeding here. You may recognize this bird from Birds Canada’s very own logo! Have you spotted one on its journey this fall?

A recent article published by The Narwhal explores the uncertain future of Wasaga Beach - and its Piping Plovers. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/yc4m65ej

Imagine stumbling upon Black Swifts - one of Canada's rarest species - high on a mountain, above the clouds. BC Projects Coordinator Rémi Torrenta shares this story, along with Black Swift facts and monitoring season updates on the latest Warblers Podcast.

Many of Canada's Piping Plovers have left our shores to make their incredible journeys south for fall migration. Great Lakes Piping Plovers usually overwinter in Florida and South Carolina, but can go as far as Mexico and the Caribbean. Here are a few ways these tiny shorebirds manage it!

🌎 Fall migration has begun! Wondering which birds may be in your area this long weekend? Find out using the Birds in Your Region tool on our website! This tool creates a photo guide that represents the birds most commonly expected for the selected date and region. tinyurl.com/duh2xah4

🪺 Canada’s birds are full of surprises, and their nests are no exception. Here are three more unusual nest builders! See all 7 extreme nest styles in our blog: www.birdscanada.org/the-nest-lev...

Voici le Bécasseau semipalmé! Ce minuscule limicole de la taille d'un moineau effectue l'une des migrations les plus impressionnantes du monde aviaire. Si vous croisez ces voyageurs remarquables cet été, partagez la plage!

Meet the Semipalmated Sandpiper! This tiny shorebird is about the size of a sparrow and makes one of the most impressive migrations in the bird world. If you come across these remarkable travellers along the shoreline this summer, be sure to share the shore!

In early June, Birds Canada Board Member and long-time supporter Janet Hill (@saskajanet.bsky.social) joined our team on a grasslands conservation tour across southern Saskatchewan. Learn how science, innovation, and partnerships are making a difference for grassland birds: tinyurl.com/2j92txnt

🎧 New episode of The Warblers is out now! In this podcast episode, Jody Allair shares why the Chestnut-collared Longspur means so much to him and takes us back to a magical moment during his Birdathon, when he came across a Chestnut-collared Longspur nest in southern Alberta.

Voici le Plongeon huard! Avec son plumage nuptial noir et blanc saisissant, ses yeux rouge vif et son cri résonnant, le Plongeon huard est un symbole de la nature canadienne. En été, on peut observer le Plongeon huard sur les lacs intérieurs limpides de la majeure partie du Canada.

Meet the Common Loon! With its striking black-and-white breeding plumage, bright red eyes, and echoing call, the Common Loon is an icon of the Canadian wilderness. In summer, Common Loons can be found on clear inland lakes across most of Canada, diving for fish and insects.

Voici l'Oriole de Bullock! Cet oiseau chanteur vibrant de l'Ouest canadien est connu pour son plumage orange vif et ses marques noires et blanches. Avez-vous eu la chance d'apercevoir cette beauté dans l'Ouest?

Meet the Bullock’s Oriole! This vibrant songbird of western Canada is known for its bold orange plumage and striking black-and-white markings. Have you been lucky enough to spot this beauty out west?

Motus tagging Tree Swallows… without trending audio. This summer, researchers at Iona, BC are tagging Tree Swallows with Motus Wildlife Tracking System tags to track their movements and habitat use.

The Warblers Podcast explores bird photography with Liron Gertsman! Listen for tips on getting the best photos while minimizing your impact on wildlife, learn how photography can help conservation, and find out how you too could become a professional bird photographer.

The latest issue of Avian Conservation and Ecology (ACE) is out now! Volume 20, Issue 1 features a variety of captivating bird research papers, including a new study co-authored by Danielle Ethier, Senior Scientist at Birds Canada. Dive into this study and more at avianconservationecology.org

Meet the American Goldfinch! These small songbirds are as fascinating as they are eye-catching. With strong feet and unusually short legs, they can balance with ease on the tips of flower heads while feeding on seeds, or gathering plant down to line their nests. Have you spotted one this season?

Do you know your Bird Garden Zone? To help you create a bird-friendly garden, we've developed Bird Garden Zones that cover all of Canada! To get started, visit birdgardens.ca/find-bird-garden-zone and explore our Interactive Map!

Voici l'Oriole de Baltimore! Ce magnifique oiseau chanteur est connu pour son plumage orange vif et noir et son chant riche et sifflé. Il tisse des nids suspendus en fibres végétales, souvent au bout des branches. Avez-vous eu la chance d'apercevoir l'un de ces magnifiques oiseaux chanteurs?

Meet the Baltimore Oriole! This striking songbird is known for its bright orange and black plumage and its rich, whistled song. This bird weaves hanging nests made from plant fibres, often suspended from the tips of tree branches. Have you been lucky enough to spot one of these striking songbirds?

☀️ Want to make your yard more bird-friendly this summer? Birds Canada's Community Engagement Specialist Olivia Carvalho recently spoke with @chatelainemag.bsky.social about the best tips to keep in mind while setting up a birdbath, from placement to cleaning: chatelaine.com/environment/...

Chaque année, nous sommes impressionnés par le talent et la passion qui se cachent derrière les photos que nous recevons. Pour vous inspirer, nous partageons cinq mentions honorables parmi les participations de l'année dernière: tinyurl.com/ysunx3hb

Each year, we’re amazed by the skill and passion behind the photos we receive. To inspire your own submission, we’re sharing five honourable mentions from last year’s entries: tinyurl.com/ynqdyhck

In this Daybreak Alberta segment, Birds Canada's Jody Allair joins host Paul Karchut for a walk through a Calgary park that’s been transformed from a gravel pit to a local greenspace, now a hotspot for birds: tinyurl.com/3hr33fx6

In the latest episode of The Warblers, the podcast team ventures into the grasslands hidden within the Rocky Mountains.

Si vous repérez une colonie d’Hirondelles de rivage à Terre-Neuve ou dans les Maritimes, soumettez vos observations via eBird ou NatureCounts pour nous aider à combler le manque de données sur leurs emplacements dans la région de l’Atlantique! Apprenez-en plus: tinyurl.com/yktt8b7y

If you spot a Bank Swallow colony in Newfoundland or the Maritimes, submit your sightings through eBird or NatureCounts to help us fill the data gap on Bank Swallow locations in the Atlantic region! Learn more: www.birdscanada.org/bird-science...

Avec l'adoption du projet de loi C-5 et de la Loi visant à bâtir le Canada, le Cabinet fédéral a obtenu le pouvoir d'exempter les grands projets de l’application des lois environnementales. Nous pouvons bâtir le Canada et protéger nos oiseaux bien-aimés: tinyurl.com/37ruz96p

With the passing of Bill C5 and the Building Canada Act, Cabinet has been given the power to exempt major projects from environmental legislation including the Migratory Birds Convention Act and the Species at Risk Act. We can build Canada AND protect the birds we love: tinyurl.com/mf6z3sw7

Big news in the world of bird science: AviList, a unified global bird checklist, has been released. Read more about the launch and what AviList means for birds and birders around the world in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's article: birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/avi...

Swipe through to read what Bill 5 means for birds. Birds Canada will continue to work with Indigenous Nations, whose stewardship of the land is vital to conservation, and with private landowners, organizations, communities, and municipalities for the conservation of birds and their habitats.

Découvrez le Bruant à couronne blanche, un oiseau chanteur remarquable connu pour ses rayures noires et blanches audacieuses sur la tête. La fin d'avril à mai est une excellente période pour observer ces oiseaux. Écoutez ses sifflements clairs et doux ce printemps. tinyurl.com/esw7w2s9