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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Conserving birds requires collaboration across political borders - no matter the politics of the day. Thrilled that Birds Canada and Audubon have renewed our partnership on the annual Christmas Bird Count! share.google/cUkydLjQYZaR...

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Birds Canada and Audubon renew partnership on annual Christmas Bird Count

Renewed agreement between the leading conservation organizations reaffirms 25 years of running one of the oldest volunteer-based survey efforts in North America and sets up commitment to further devel...

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Favorite non-bird find these last few days. These only exist in a handful of spots in Canada, can you guess where I am?

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

After a successful 1st brood in the backyard, meet the first fledgling of Cardinal Family 2nd brood, front yard edition! This will never, ever get old.

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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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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Very cool to witness the fledging of this wee little Northern Cardinal while having dinner in the backyard! Didn't think we'd be there for the exact moment. Its instinct kicked in really quick, it made a beeline for the cedar hedge after a few seconds of hanging out in the open.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Gray Catbird totally channeling my energy this morning upon awakening to my holy birding trifecta: Sunny, Saturday, May!

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

50 very exciting hectares worth of good news for #birds ! A message from @patnad.bsky.social

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Swallows and rainbows! Turkey Point, Ontario. A glorious half hour of light at the end of a cold and dreary day, hundreds of them out there!

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Tried providing 🐦 nesting material for the first (and last?) time in my backyard. This one is certainly going to town.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Incroyable!! Nos amis à l'Obervatoire d'oiseaux de Tadoussac were in the front-row seats for a big show: a reverse migration brought on by unique conditions, featuring 121K Dark-Eyed Juncos and 36K American Robins. Not a typo! Merci de documenter ce phénomène exceptionnel! ebird.org/checklist/S3...

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eBird Checklist - 19 Apr 2026 - Dunes de Tadoussac - 50 species (+1 other taxa)

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Absolutely love this time of year, when vegetation is still brownish and appears lifeless... Until you hear the great chorus from the birds! Which species can you hear? I had over 20 species just standing in this one spot, including my first 🦊 sparrow of the year!

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Ranchers steward habitats that are key to the recovery of many bird species. Happy to meet the Bettles, recipients of the Canadian Cattle Association Environmental Stewardship Award. We chatted about the abundance of swallows and waterfowl on their property, along with other wildlife. Impressive!

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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 · 02/12/2025

Today is #GivingTuesday! For one day only, your generosity can soar even higher: every dollar you give will be doubled up to $72,500 by a group of dedicated donors! 💌 Every dollar you give will be matched, helping birds thrive through the winter and beyond: tinyurl.com/w48f3npv

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

That's a great one! Glad to see Minister Guilbeault connecting to nature through birds no matter where he is! Millions of Canadians love birds too, and urban parks will be another great way to appreciate them.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Absolutely gobsmacked to witness massive raptor migration near Panama City this morning. Probably the most birds I've ever seen in my life! The video doesn't do it justice, there were clouds of them moving through. Nature is amazing. #birds #flyways

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Great Blue Heron appearing unimpressed with the Canada Goose vibes at the Rideau Canal this morning...

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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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

A Western Meadowlark sings from sagebrush. Overlay text reads "Field Trip Report: On the Ground in the Grasslands with Birds Canada"

A Burrowing Owl perches on top of a fencepost, which bears an orange band of tape.

A female Sharp-tailed grouse stands alert in long grass.

A Long-billed Curlew walks through short vegetation.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Help garden people! Is my hydrangea dying? Has never done this before.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Can totally endorse the interior design choices of the Portuguese elite at the National Palace of Sintra. So far, ceiling artwork includes swans and magpies. #birds, captivating crowds since at least the 15th century. :)

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Trying really really hard to work despite the fact that the cardinals from the backyard nest just fledged and there's pollinators all over the blazing stars and it's beautiful out. Is it the weekend yet!?

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

GREAT NEWS! Birds Canada warmly welcomes the announcement of 11 new conservation projects in Mexico, which together will protect more than 115,000 hectares of critical habitat for #birds – that's an area more than 5 times the size of Fundy National Park!

Rufous Hummingbird, one of many bird species which migrate between Canada and Mexico. Photo: Yousif Attia

Rose-bellied Bunting, a bird species endemic to Mexico. Photo: Yousif Attia.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Urban hummingbird (spp?), Mexico City. 1/2

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Cattle ranchers who steward native grasslands play a critical role in protecting these habitats and the birds that need them. Amazing visit to @birdscanada.bsky.social partners in Saskatchewan – including SSGF, with whom we are leading an innovative initiative to prevent grassland loss. 🦉🤠

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

There's an awesome Chimney Swift roost right in Ottawa - it didn't disappoint tonight! These amazing #birds are threatened. Est. total population size in Canada is 20-70K mature indiv's, which means this single roost hosts a pretty darn significant population.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Lifer! The elusive Hairy Lawnpecker. ;)

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Yay #birds babies! The Northern Cardinals' nest in the backyard just got way more interesting with the hatching of at least two little ones! They will have some pretty big cheerleaders in the human home next to theirs. (Had a quick check while mom was gone, this will be the only direct peek).

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Woohooo, sure am! Celebrated by birding at Long Point with my parents. Mom got to release a Carolina Wren, pretty cool!

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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Excited to begin your birding journey this spring? Here’s a sneak peek at our free course, "Birding for Beginners!" In this clip, Jody and Andrea highlight some of the best tools to help you in your birding journey. Visit Birds Canada Learn to access the full course for free: learn.birdscanada.org

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

It's been fun filming wacky videos this year to raise funds for @birdscanada.bsky.social. (See my donation page for answers to all 9 mystery bird videos!). I will be joined by my family for Birdathon in Long Point. If you haven't donated yet, this is your LAST CALL! www.canadahelps.org/me/naX8G4zB

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Great afternoon for some Long Point #bigday #birds with my pal @dickcannings.bsky.social. Heard a well-hidden Yellow-breasted Chat, amazing!! And the chat with Dick was pretty good too. :)

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

This Alphabet of Birds is awesome! You'll learn a lot about #birds and will get to know @saskajanet.bsky.social, who posts very engaging content and also happens to be a super dedicated volunteer for bird conservation. Check our her Birdathon!

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Pollinator party on my front yard willow. Spring, so great! #gardening #birds #bugs

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

DAY 6 of my Birdathon for @birdscanada.bsky.social WARNING - you won't be able to unsee this! My goal is to raise $2,500 for #birds science and conservation. If this gets a chuckle out of you, please share this post and consider donating! See the donation link in the thread. youtu.be/T5NbQPIGft0

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Birdathon DAY 6

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Kathy Jones 🍁🇨🇦 @volunteer4birds.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

from #BirdsCanada latest news - have you signed up yet? Go to www.birdscanada.org and scroll down to stay in touch. P.S. - Give them a follow for all things about #Birds in #Canada via their new Bluesky account @birdscanada.bsky.social

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

This was a regular childhood go-to of mine. They're now discontinued, but after much searching I found a store with a few left! Might be the last #cherryblossom #candy I ever have. Momentous.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

DAY 5 of my Birdathon in support of science and conservation for #birds. Guess the mystery bird! If any of these have extracted a chuckle from you - mission halfway accomplished. Mission will be fully accomplished if you take this moment, before scrolling away, to donate. youtu.be/hLNeIXk5LNI

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Birdathon DAY 5

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Pretty sure that in Red-winged blackbird language, this team chant behind my house means "make the freezing rain stop". #birds #ottawa

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

DAY 4 of my BIRDATHON will only make sense to those who use mnemonics to remember bird songs. Here's today's Mystery Bird Challenge: youtu.be/mZz8GnwO-ss . I'm almost at $1000 in support of #birds, will this one take it over the top? (Donation link in the thread).

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Birdathon DAY 4

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

DAY 3 of my Birdathon involves camouflage! (Vidéo en français dans les commentaires). Here's today's Challenge: youtu.be/5aUBn03F2AY Thanks for considering a donation to my Birdathon and pls share this post! Donation link is in the comments - you'll also be able to see all NINE mystery bird videos!

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Birdathon DAY 3

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

DAY 2! (Vidéo en français dans les commentaires). I'm doing Birdathon 2025 in support of Birds Canada's work to protect #birds. So I'm introducing... the Mystery Bird Challenge! See if you can guess all 9 bird species (no spoilers in the comments please). Here is today's video: youtu.be/xqs9C4PKiHo

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Birdathon DAY 2

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Birdathon 2025 is live, with proceeds to Birds Canada. I'm thrilled to be participating this year, and I've found an excuse to dress up. Introducing... the Mystery Bird Challenge! See if you can guess all 9 bird species (no spoilers in the comments please). Here is Day 1. youtu.be/XqJT3xdlf8Y

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Birdathon DAY 1

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Such a peaceful time alone on the the pier in Port Rowan today. It was very foggy, so I could only see the swans near me (Mute and Tundra), but there were hundreds of ducks, gulls, geese, cranes and blackbirds all around. Felt like I was witnessing the end of winter. (Sound on!). #birds

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Swans in fog, swans in sun. 5 minutes apart in Port Rowan Harbour. Much needed quiet time alone on the pier... #birds

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Yay my first Red-Winged Blackbird of the year! C'est le printemps! Funny that he's just minding his own business, not knowing how HAPPY he's makimg a human at the moment. #birds

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Solid start to this KBA Canada workshop! Experts from across Canada are here to advance the conservation of these most important sites for biodiversity. Kudos to my Birds Canada colleagues and our partners WCS Canada, NatureServe, and ECCC. Read about KBAs here kbacanada.org (Rabbit-hole warning!).

KBA workshop participants gathered around a conference table.

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