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Birds Canada is the country’s only national organization dedicated to bird conservation. Follow us for bird photos, facts & ways you can help!

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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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.

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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Birds Canada@birdscanada.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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.

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.

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.

Birds Canada@birdscanada.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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.

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.

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.

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.

Birds Canada@birdscanada.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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.