Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 27/08/2026A belted kingfisher diving down into a lagoon to catch some fish. #birds #photography 0101
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 20/08/2026Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! Nothing makes me happier than being in nature with my camera. 📸💚 #wildlifephotography #birds #mammals #wildlife 28111
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026When we protect the boreal forest, we’re protecting so much more than a piece of land. Through Kabenung Lakes and Forests, we conserved more than 8,100 hectares in northern Ontario, and we’re not done yet! Discover four reasons why protecting the boreal forest really matters. 054
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026There's hope for one of Canada's rarest butterflies. This year, 199 endangered Poweshiek skipperlings were released into Manitoba's Tall Grass Prairie Preserve, and surveys recorded the highest numbers seen to date! Learn more: natureconservancy.ca/assiniboine-... 0133
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 03/08/2026Some highlights from day 7 of #NCCBioBlitz! #birds #wildlife #photography @ncccnc.bsky.social 0276
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 01/08/2026Some highlights from day 5 of #NCCBioBlitz! #birds #photography #wildlife 0111
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/07/2026Day 2 of #NCCBioBlitz! 🌊 @ncccnc.bsky.social #birds #photography #wildlife 0111
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 28/07/2026Some highlights from Day 1 of @ncccnc.bsky.social’s Big Backyard BioBlitz! 🌿🪶🌼🦝 There’s still time to sign up: backyardbioblitz.ca #CommunityScience #photography #NCCBioBlitz 0102
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 27/07/2026I don’t usually like being in front of the camera, but I did it for @ncccnc.bsky.social! ☺️💚 #NCCBioBlitz starts today! You can still sign up. 👇🏽 021
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Over just one week, thousands of people in Canada will spot, snap and share to protect the nature they love. Last year, BioBlitzers recorded 5,400+ species across Canada. What will you discover this year? Be part of something big: secure.natureconservancy.ca/site/SPageNa... 085
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 21/07/2026I love watching these common wall lizards in my garden, but they are invasive in BC and outcompete native #wildlife. 🦎 Here’s how you can stop their spread: - Check cars/boats/equipment for hitchhikers - Inspect soil/potted plants - Log sightings on the BC Invasive Species app #photography 2182
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Want to be part of the #NCCBioBlitz? It’s simple: 👍 Sign up for the event: secure.natureconservancy.ca/site/SPageNa... 📸 Snap photos of what you find in nature in your corner of Canada. 📲 Share your findings. 023
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Meet 4 remarkable species that call Canada home; and discover a few fun facts along the way. 🍁🐾 Which one surprised you the most? #CanadaDay - - - Photos: Alyssa Metro; Sean Feagan; Jayne Gulbrand; Sean Feagan 042
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 30/06/2026Dinner party at the lagoon! 🕺🐟 🪶 Great blue herons fly into the lagoon to hunt as the tide rolls in, pushing fish and other critters into shallower water. A few of them got territorial, chasing each other off and showing some real aggression over the best fishing spots. Such a sight to see. 0111
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Every spring, billions of songbirds journey to Canada to raise their families, and your backyard could be the perfect place to land. With this Small Act of Conservation, you can help feathered travellers rest, refuel and get nest-ready. Find out how: secure.natureconservancy.ca/site/SPageSe... 041
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Happy #EarthDay! Let’s raise a glass to Canada’s lakes, rivers and wetlands — the source of 88% of our drinking water! Learn more: natureconservancy.ca/what-you-can... 052
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Canada has 25% of the world’s wetlands, so protecting places like Marlborough Wetland in Ontario matters. It means safeguarding habitat for species at risk and creating landscapes that are resilient against climate change. natureconservancy.ca/ottawa-wetla... 0115
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026A new Canadian Geographic story follows a bear crossing B.C.’s Columbia Valley, moving between conservation areas managed by multiple organizations, including NCC. It shows what we know: lasting conservation impact depends on collaboration across landscapes. canadiangeographic.ca/articles/koo...canadiangeographic.caKootenay Connect and the science of successThe ambitious B.C. non-profit is working with like-minded organizations to create a regional network of 12 protected corridors in the Kootenays 042
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/12/2025This morning we caught the sunrise at Esquimalt Lagoon and spent some quiet time watching what the morning brought: #birds moving through the water, a harbour seal surfacing now and then, and golden light settling over the lagoon. ♡ 030
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 29/12/20252025 was a year of big wins for nature and NCC. Thanks to our donors, supporters, partners, volunteers, and staff, we proved what’s possible when we act together for nature. And if we can do this... just imagine what comes next. 041
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 27/12/2025Did a bit of Christmas birding yesterday afternoon and spotted some black turnstones foraging along the shores of Esquimalt Lagoon. #lifer #bcbirds #birds 080
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Conservation at scale can’t happen without collaboration. That’s what makes Kootenay Forest Lands truly special. Today, we joined governments, Indigenous partners and industry to celebrate what’s possible when we work together for nature. Learn more: natureconservancy.ca/kootenay-lan... 0157
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025The more natural areas you protect, the more you let nature do what it does best: store carbon, clean our water, nurture our well-being and restore the ecosystems our planet urgently needs. Give now and make 2X the impact: brnw.ch/21wXjau #GivingTuesdaybrnw.chNCC #GivingTuesday - The Nature Conservancy of CanadaThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada's leading national land conservation organization. Since 1962, NCC and our partners have helped to conserve 15 million hectares of ecologically… 021
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 24/09/2025"In the face of climate change & nature loss, conserving nature is Canada’s best investment in a resilient future. Our forests are not just resources: they are our life-support system." — NCC chief conservation officer Marie-Michèle Rousseau-Clair #NationalForestWeeknationalnewswatch.comCanada’s forests: the roots of a resilient nationNational Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views. 1468
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Bite-sized fact: 75% of Canada’s food crops depend on pollinators! 🐝 Keep them buzzing, keep your plate full! 🥗 Learn more: brnw.ch/21wVOR9 #NatureMakesitPossible #Canada #CanadianNature #Foodie #NatureSky 051
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Are you passionate about using social media to spark curiosity, build community, and drive real impact? We’re looking for a creative and strategic storyteller to join our team. If you're ready to turn likes into lasting connections, we’d love to hear from you! ➡️ workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau... 012
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanT. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 17/09/2025We all need this right now. 1566
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Ride-booking for turtles? Well, not exactly. With road mortality as one of the biggest threats to Canada's native, freshwater turtles, which are all at risk, a volunteer Quebec initiative from @ncccnc.bsky.social aims to change that with roadside pickup. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...theweathernetwork.comTaxi program goes the distance to pick up and rehab hurt turtles - The Weather NetworkRoad mortality is one of the biggest threats to Canada's native, freshwater turtles, which are all considered at risk, so a volunteer-based Quebec program is aiming to reduce the hazard to the reptile... 162
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/07/2025If you haven’t signed up for #NCCBioBlitz yet, it’s not too late! 👉🏽 backyardbioblitz.cabackyardbioblitz.caThe Big Backyard BioblitzHelp celebrate and document the diverse species across our beautiful country 020
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/07/2025Some highlights from day 1 of #NCCBioBlitz at ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park. 💚 @ncccnc.bsky.social 071
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 24/07/2025No backyard? No problem! You can Bioblitz anywhere — on a hike, at the park or even from your balcony. 🌱🐝 Wherever you are, your observations matter. Sign up today: brnw.ch/21wUlKs #NCCBioBlitz 031
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 21/07/2025The countdown is on! Only 1 week to go until the #NCCBioBlitz begins! Last year, BioBlitzers recorded 5,400+ species across Canada. What will you discover this year? Be part of something big: brnw.ch/21wUi1d 041
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 18/07/2025I’m looking for a bilingual social media coordinator to join my team! If you’re passionate about using social to build community and drive real impact for nature, this could be a great fit! You’d be joining an amazing, collaborative team that cares deeply about the work and the people behind it.👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 010
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Quick tip: Got a tricky plant ID? Focus on leaves, flowers AND stems for the best chance at an accurate identification. 🌿 Join #NCCBioBlitz to unlock the power of community science and protect the nature you love. Register now: brnw.ch/21wU1Bu 011
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanData & Society @datasociety.bsky.social · 08/07/2025"We use all these AI tools every day and we have absolutely no efficiency metrics, emissions factors, nothing,” @sashamtl.bsky.social tells @wired.com. “Given where we are with the climate crisis, it should be top of the agenda for regulators everywhere.” www.wired.com/story/ai-car...wired.comHow Much Energy Does AI Use? The People Who Know Aren’t SayingA growing body of research attempts to put a number on energy use and AI—even as the companies behind the most popular models keep their carbon emissions a secret. 01611
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025This summer marks the 25th anniversary of NCC’s Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre, in New Brunswick! Stop by to learn about the impressive migration of semipalmated sandpipers and their three-week stop in the Bay of Fundy. Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9465... 041
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Want to be part of the #NCCBioBlitz? It’s simple: 🔍 Find a plant, animal or fungi 📸 Snap a photo 📲 Upload your observation 🌎 Contribute to science Be part of something big: buff.ly/8DL6YQb 076
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025"He came out to the property with us, and he heard the water crying out to him, sharing stories of the wreck. He asked that we named the property Aah Mahwi Nibi or Crying Water to honour that history." - Esme Batten, NCC Program Director www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caConservation group buys land near Tobermory giving it new Indigenous name | CBC NewsMore land at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula has been protected as a nature reserved with two levels of government providing funding to buy the approximately one kilometre-long section of shoreline. 0134
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Summer is here and so are the bear cubs! Early summer is a critical time for wildlife. Giving bears space and respecting their habitat helps ensure these cubs grow up strong, wild and free. 📷: Lauren James, NCC assistant conservation biologist in Manitoba 072
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 28/06/2025#NCCBioBlitz returns Jul 28 – Aug 4! 🌱📸 Join thousands across Canada in documenting nature and making an impact. Whether you’re in a city park, your backyard or deep in the wild, your photos help scientists track biodiversity. Sign up today: brnw.ch/21wTKY0 084
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 29/06/2025The Great Lakes are renowned for their pristine waters, habitats and even shipwrecks. So, it stands to reason then that one of the ships that plunged into the waters is now part of a crucial, ecological habitat. #ChinaCove @ncccnc.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...theweathernetwork.com142-year-old shipwreck site now a safe haven for fresh water, habitats - The Weather NetworkA 29-hectare section of land on the Bruce (Saugeen) Peninsula in Ontario is now being protected from development, and is also home to a shipwreck from the 1800s. 2219
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Happy Canada Day! 🍁 What better way to celebrate than getting inspired by nature? From coastal cliffs to quiet wetlands, Canada is full of wild places worth exploring. Discover 4 beautiful destinations to add to your summer plans. 🌿 #CanadaDay #ExploreCanada 063
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Big conservation win in Ontario! A local family has donated 40 hectares of forest to NCC, expanding the Ganaraska Forest & protecting vital habitat for many species. This land will now be protected forever, thanks to the Burgess family & Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wTG7P 1284
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Aah Mahwi Nibi is now protected forever! This 29-hectare stretch of Lake Huron shoreline on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula is home to rare habitats, clean water, and incredible biodiversity. Thanks to our supporters and partners, this land is safe for future generations. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wTsQF 07826
Reposted by Nila SivatheesanNature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 21/06/2025What if the land could teach us how to live better? For many Indigenous Peoples, it always has. ✨ For generations, Indigenous communities have cared for the land that gives us life. 1102
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 20/06/2025Views from Villa Eyrie Resort 💙 10/10 would recommend. #VancouverIsland #BirthdayWeek #NaturePhotography 030
Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 08/06/2025Did some birding this morning 🐦📸 #birds #birdphotography 160
