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Birds Canada is protecting the birds we love by engaging people through science. Together, we are Canada's voice for birds.

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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Tomorrow, September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We invite you to join us in observing this important day by attending an event near you or by furthering your personal learning journey by watching, reading, or listening.
A gull in flight is silhouetted on an orange sky, with overlay text reading National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Le mois de septembre dans le calendrier d'Oiseaux Canada 2026 met en vedette une photo à couper le souffle de deux Gros-becs errants, prise par Missy Mandel. Le saviez-vous? Les Gros-becs errants muent complètement une seule fois par année, à la fin de la saison de reproduction.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This month in the 2026 Birds Canada calendar features a breathtaking shot of two Evening Grosbeaks photographed by Missy Mandel. Did you know that Evening Grosbeaks moult completely just once a year, at the end of the breeding season?
A male and a female evening grosbeak perch next to each other on a branch
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Au cours des cinq prochaines années, notre travail sera guidé par trois piliers : Révéler, Unir, Agir. Ensemble, ils constituent le fondement de notre mission : mobiliser les gens grâce à la science afin de protéger nos oiseaux bien-aimés. Pour en savoir plus : www.oiseauxcanada.org/plan-strateg...
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Over the next five years, our work will be guided by three pillars – Uncover, Unite, Act. Together they form the foundation of how we deliver our mission: engaging people through science to protect the birds we love. Learn more: www.birdscanada.org/strategic-plan
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Notre nouveau Plan stratégique 2026-2030 établit une direction claire pour les cinq prochaines années, fondée sur des données scientifiques solides et inspirée par une conviction bien ancrée : la conservation fonctionne. www.oiseauxcanada.org/plan-strateg...
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Birds Canada | Strategic Plan
Our 2026-2030 strategic plan for thriving birds and healthy habitats
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
What’s next for Birds Canada? Our new 2026-2030 Strategic Plan sets a clear direction for the next five years, grounded science and inspired by something we know well: conservation works. Learn more: www.birdscanada.org/strategic-plan
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Oiseaux Canada protège les oiseaux qu'on aime en sensibilisant le public à la science. Nous œuvrons à un avenir où toutes les espèces d’oiseaux prospéreront dans des habitats sains. Nous avons hâte de vous dévoiler la suite et espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous dans cette aventure.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Birds Canada is protecting the birds we love by engaging people through science. Together, we’re working towards a future where all bird species will thrive in healthy habitats. We’re excited to share what’s next, and we hope you’ll come along for the journey.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
On The Warblers podcast, Lucas Berrigan and Avery Nagy-MacArthur share what makes the Bay of Fundy one of Canada's most remarkable birding destinations, how the Motus Wildlife Tracking System is revealing the mysteries of bird migration, and you can do to help protect shorebirds.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A recently published study highlights a concerning trend that has major impacts for aerial insectivores – it's not just phenological mismatch impacting Tree Swallows, it's fewer insects overall. Read our blog to learn how 55-years of monioring data from Long Point, ON has lead to these findings.
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55-years of Tree Swallow monitoring sheds light on the consequences of insect decline
For many bird species, including Tree Swallows, it is most beneficial if their migration and breeding activities are timed to coincide with insect emergence— typically adults breed and chicks hatch
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Come birding with us! On the latest episode of the Warblers podcast, Jody Allair and Andrea Gress head into the woods in search of the Evening Grosbeak... Were they successful? You'll have to listen to find out!
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
July's calendar feature - and a chance to have your photo featured next! The month of July in the 2026 Birds Canada Calendar features this beautiful shot of a Loggerhead Shrike feeding its young by Poojan Gohil. Submissions are only open until July 10! www.birdscanada.org/shareyourmoments
A Loggerhead Shrike feeds its young on a barbed wire fence.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
On The Warblers Podcast @davidrscott.bsky.social and Gavin McKinnon share why they wrote a brand new field guide for Alberta's birds, expand on the effort involved, and relish in their favourite birding stories. If you've ever been curious about the guide in your backpack - this episode is for you!
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Rejoignez la volée! Oiseaux Canada embauche une coordonnatrice ou un coordonnateur à l'environnement – coordination du programme des Zones clés pour la biodiversité (KBA). Pour en savoir plus et postuler, consultez notre page Offres d’emploi : www.oiseauxcanada.org/a-propos-de-...
Une Alouette Hausse-col sur une bûche avec du texte superimposé "Nous embauchons: Coordonnatrice/coordonnateur à l’environnement – Zones clés pour la biodiversité"
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Join the flock! Birds Canada is hiring an Environmental Coordinator to assist with the coordination of the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Program. To learn more and apply, visit our Job Opportunities page: www.birdscanada.org/about-us/job...
A Horned Lark perched on a log with overlay text reading "We're Hiring: Environmental Coordinator - Key Biodiversity Areas"
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We're thrilled to share that we've succeeded in securing conservation status for the land we steward at Birds Canada in Long Point, Ontario, helping support Canada’s goal of protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Le Birdathon commence aujourd'hui, et c'est l'occasion idéale de participer et d'aider à la conservation des oiseaux. Vous ne savez pas par où commencer? Ce guide en 6 étapes est là pour vous accompagner. www.oiseauxcanada.org/lebirdathon #Birdathon #Birdathon50 #ObserverPourConserver
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Birdathon kicks off today, and there’s never been a better time to join in and make a difference for bird conservation. Not sure where to start? This 6-step guide has you covered. Sign up and get started: www.birdscanada.org/birdathon #Birdathon #Birdathon50 #birdingforconservation
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Joignez la volée! Oiseaux Canada embauche une Développeuse ou un développeur d'applications mobiles. Postulez avant le 1er mai sur notre page Offres d'emploi : tinyurl.com/2yqum66o
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Offre d’emploi – Développeuse/développeur d’applications mobiles
La développeuse ou le développeur d'applications mobiles sera responsable du développement et de la maintenance des applications mobiles destinées à soutenir les projets de recherche et de surveillanc...
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Join the flock! Birds Canada is hiring a Mobile Application Developer. Apply by May 1 on our Job Opportunities page: www.birdscanada.org/job-posting-...
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Job Posting – Mobile Application Developer
The Mobile Application Developer is responsible for the development and maintenance of mobile application software in support of Birds Canada research and monitoring projects, in particular the Nature...
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
3 new Motus stations are now live in the Colombian Andes. This key corridor connects the Amazon to Central America & is used by birds that fly all the way to Canada. The data will help us better understand and conserve these incredible migrants. Thanks to Conserva Aves & @globalaffairs.canada.ca
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🌎 This #EarthDay, pause to notice the birds around you and the natural world we share. When we care for birds, we care for nature as a whole. Explore Birds Canada’s Guide to Helping Canada’s Birds for science-backed actions you can take today. www.birdscanada.org/you-can-help...
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
In March, we convened Indigenous collaborators from Canada and Latin America for a North-South knowledge exchange on nature, sharing lessons, stories, and imagining a better future for birds. Thanks Conserva Aves, @naturecanada.bsky.social da.bsky.social, collaborators, & @globalaffairs.canada.ca
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Bird nests literally come in all shapes and sizes: on the ground, underground, high up, stretchy, sturdy, flimsy. On The Warblers, Mark Peck joins to share top tips for observing nesting birds this spring, and also helps us explore some of the wonders behind the many different nesting strategies.
An American Dipper collects nesting material. Two Blue Herons build a nest.An Eastern Kingbird surveys its nest.A colony of Northern Gannets nesting together.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Grande nouvelle pour la nature! Le premier ministre Carney a annoncé un financement de 3,8 milliards de dollars, ainsi que le renouvellement de programmes, pour protéger la nature. Communiqué de presse : tinyurl.com/2e69haey
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Oiseaux Canada salue les importants investissements du gouvernement canadien pour la conservation de la nature
Photo : Jack Belleghem | Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Carney a annoncé un financement de 3,8 milliards de dollars, ainsi que le renouvellement de programmes, pour protéger la nature. Ces
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Big news for nature! Prime Minister Carney just announced $3.8 billion in new funding and renewed programs to protect nature. Media Release: tinyurl.com/5n9a3kzh
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Birds Canada Welcomes Significant Investments in Nature Conservation by the Prime Minister
Photo: Jack Belleghem | Today, Prime Minister Carney announced $3.8 billion in new funding and renewed programs to protect nature. Programs that can help conserve the places birds need to thrive
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Birdathon célèbre son 50e anniversaire en mai — célébrez avec nous! Regardez les oiseaux. Récoltez des fonds. Gagnez des récompenses. Protégez les oiseaux! Inscrivez-vous gratuitement : oiseauxcanada.org/lebirdathon #Birdathon50 #ObserverPourConserver
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Birdathon is turning 50 this May — let's celebrate! Go birding. Raise funds. Earn rewards. Protect birds! Since 1976, people have raised millions for bird conservation with #Birdathon. Add your name to the legacy! Sign up FREE: birdscanada.org/birdathon #Birdathon50 #BirdingForConservation
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Overlooked and underappreciated - kinglets are one of Canada’s toughest little birds! Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets are both fascinating and unique in their own ways. Listen to The Warblers podcast for an exploration of both species: identification tips, bird songs, and fun facts.
A Golden-crowned Kinglet perched on a pine branch with overlay text reading Kinglets: flashy crests and stretchy nestsA Ruby-crowned Kinglet perched on a dried plant stem.A Golden-crowned kinglet in flight.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
L'observation des oiseaux n'est pas seulement un plaisir, elle peut contribuer aussi à stimuler votre cerveau! Dans un article récent sur CBC, Bob McDonald présente les résultats d'une nouvelle étude comparant, par IRM, des ornithologues experts et des débutants.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Birding isn't just a great hobby - it may also help keep your brain sharp! In a recent CBC article, Bob McDonald discusses the results of a new study where MRI scans compared expert birders with beginners.
Snippet from a CBC news article about how birdwatching may build better brains according to a recent study.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Cats are considered the number one threat to birds in Canada. It's a fascinating and complex conservation issue. Tune into The Warblers podcast with @juliakilgour.bsky.social and @jonathanjojochu.bsky.social to hear some expert insights on human behaviours and cat research.
An American Goldfinch grips the metal bars of a bird feeder. Overlay text reads Cats and Birds: Exploring the science behind this complex conservation issue
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Chaque printemps, des bénévoles de partout au Canada participent à l’Inventaire des hiboux nocturnes, nous aidant ainsi à évaluer la santé des populations de strigidés dans les forêts du pays. Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire : www.oiseauxcanada.org/etudier-les-...
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Each spring, volunteers across Canada take part in the Nocturnal Owl Survey, helping us understand the health of owl populations in the country's forest landscapes. Learn more and sign up: www.birdscanada.org/bird-science/nocturnal-owl-survey
A Nocturnal Owl Survey participant. Overlay text reads Nocturnal Owl Survey: Tracking nocturnal owl populations across CanadaA survey participant. Overlay reads Owl surveyors set out at dusk, in late winter or early spring, to listen for owls along their assigned roadside route.A survey participant. Overlay reads Owl surveys kick off in February in BC and in mid-March or April everywhere else. If you want to get involved, contact your regional owl survey program to volunteer.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Voici l'Ambassadeur aviaire 2026 d'Oiseaux Canada : le Gros-bec errant! Tout au long de l’année, nous vous ferons découvrir des récits, des initiatives de conservation et des chercheurs qui s’efforcent de mieux comprendre ce petit oiseau énigmatique.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Introducing Birds Canada’s 2026 Avian Ambassador: the Evening Grosbeak. Throughout the year, we'll be connecting you with stories, conservation work and researchers who are working to better understand this enigmatic finch.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
On the latest Warblers Podcast, we learn about the issues facing Canada’s North, and species like Hudsonian Godwits and Whimbrels. Locals, Indigenous Elders, and wildlife biologists – it takes a team to help habitats and shorebirds. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Arrive bientôt : l'identité de l’Ambassadeur aviaire 2026 d’Oiseaux Canada! Autrefois commun, ce magnifique oiseau nomade a connu un déclin drastique au cours des 50 dernières années. Audio : Peter Ward et Ken Hall, XC598472. Disponible sur www.xeno-canto.org.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Coming soon: Birds Canada's 2026 Avian Ambassador! Once common, this striking nomadic bird has seen a drastic decline in the last 50 years. Stay tuned for the big reveal! Audio: Peter Ward and Ken Hall, XC598472. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Rejoignez la volée! Oiseaux Canada est à la recherche de Techniciennes/techniciens de terrain pur la Programme d’étude des oiseaux terrestres de haute altitude dans des régions du nord du Nouveau-Brunswick. www.oiseauxcanada.org/a-propos-de-...
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Join the flock! Birds Canada is hiring High Elevation Landbird Program Field Technicians to conduct surveys for Bicknell’s Thrush and other high-elevation birds in remote regions of northern New Brunswick www.birdscanada.org/about-us/job...
A Bicknell's Thrush perches alert on a spruce branchwith overlay text reading "We're hiring: High Elevation Landbird Program Field Technicians"
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée nationale des oiseaux! C'est aussi le dernier jour du Recensement des oiseaux de Noël. Quelle meilleure façon de célébrer que de souligner la contribution de tous ceux qui ont participé à la conservation des oiseaux?
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Today is National Bird Day! It's also the final day of the Christmas Bird Count. What better way to celebrate than by recognizing all of those who participated and contributed to bird conservation? The data collected helps improve our understanding of how birds are doing across Canada.
A Sandhill Crane forages on the snowy ground.A Song Sparrow perches on a snow-laden log.Two Arctic Terns share a fish in a courtship display.A Tree Swallow perches on a fencepost.
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
On the latest Warblers Podcast, we answer YOUR questions! Do Northern Lights impact migration? How do Surf Scoters digest clams whole? And more! Thanks to our guests for sharing their insights! @evoneuro.bsky.social, @nelsyninor.bsky.social, @jodyallair.bsky.social, @dmennill.bsky.social
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Anyone can give the Gift of Bird Conservation at the click of a button! A donation of any amount comes with an automatic tax receipt, a downloadable gift certificate for the gift recipient, and their special invitation to join Project FeederWatch in 2026: conserve.birdscanada.org/page/77170/d...
A person opens an envelope revealing a card with a Bohemian Waxwing and the words Gift of Bird Conservation
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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Looking for some inspiration? Stu Mackenzie is celebrating 20 yrs at Birds Canada. Truly one of a kind. Absolute legend @birdscanada.bsky.social #birds 🌿
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Celebrating 20 years of Canada’s Ambassador to Long Point – Stu Mackenzie
For two decades, Stu Mackenzie has helped shape Long Point Bird Observatory into a world-class hub for migration science, training and global collaboration. From pioneering Motus to inspiring countles...
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
En ce #JeudiMerci, nous vous remercions! Grâce à votre incroyable générosité, nous avons dépassé notre objectif de dons jumelés pour le Mardi je donne. Votre soutien contribue à la protection des oiseaux par la recherche, la conservation et des actions concrètes partout au Canada.
Une Sittelle à poitrine rousse sur une branche ave du texte qui lit Merci de nous avoir aidés à dépasser notre objectif de dons égalés pour Mardi Je Donne!
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
This #ThankYouThursday, we’re celebrating YOU! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we not only met but exceeded our Giving Tuesday match. Your support helps protect birds through research, conservation, and on-the-ground action across Canada.
A Red-breasted nuthatch perches on a branch. Overlay text reads Thank you for helping us exceed our Giving Tuesday match!
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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
From Whimbrels and hawks, to colourful characters like the Scarlet Tanager or the iconic Blue Jay - Toronto has plenty to offer! On the Warblers Podcast, we learn more about the diversity of Toronto's birds and the joys of the thriving birding community.
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