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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · Apr 3
Announcing Birds Canada’s 2025 Avian Ambassador: the Chestnut-collared Longspur!

Throughout 2025, we’ll be sharing more about the Chestnut-collared Longspur’s story, the threats facing grassland birds, and how we can take action to protect this vital ecosystem. Stay tuned!
Watercolour painting of a Chestnut-Collared Longspur. What is an Avian ambassador? Every year, we select an Avian Ambassador to help us share an important and current conservation story. The Chestnut-collared Longspur will guide us through the urgent story of Canada’s disappearing grasslands - one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet. Meet the Ambassador Found in the Prairies, the Chestnut-collared Longspur is a songbird known for the males' elaborate flight displays in their open grassland habitats, flying high and fluttering downward while singing a sweet, burbling song. Stay tuned FOR MORE Throughout 2025, we’ll be sharing more about the Chestnut-collared Longspur’s story, the threats facing grassland birds, and how we can take action to protect this vital ecosystem.
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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!
A Canada Jay perched in a coniferous tree. A superimposed graphic shows NatureCounts' point counting tool.
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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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
Un homme regarde à travers des jumelles. Le texte superimposé lit : « Célébration les 20 ans de carrière se Pete Davidson à Oiseaux Canada ».
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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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
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November 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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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
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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
October 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Joignez-vous à la volée! Oiseaux Canada embauche un Biologiste – Programme de conservation des prairies.

Postulez avant le 7 novembre : tinyurl.com/yrmvv9u4
Biologiste – Programme de conservation des prairies
Photo : Nick Saunders | La personne titulaire du poste joue un rôle clé dans l’exécution du Programme de conservation des prairies d’Oiseaux Canada dans la Région de conservation des
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October 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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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
Grassland Program Biologist
Photo: Nick Saunders | The Grassland Program Biologist plays a key role in delivering Birds Canada’s Grassland Conservation Program within Bird Conservation Region 11 (the Prairie Provinces). This pos...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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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
Part-Time Executive and HR Assistant
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
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October 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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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
Adjointe/adjoint de direction et en ressources humaines (à temps partiel)
Joignez-vous à la volée! Vous aimez l'organisation, le travail d'équipe et faire une différence? Oiseaux Canada embauche une adjointe/un adjoint de direction et en ressources humaines à temps partiel....
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October 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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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!
Un roitelet à couronne rubis s'accroche au côté de la tige d'une plante feuillue.
October 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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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!
A male Ruby-crowned Kinglet perches on a spruce branch, its red crest raised.
October 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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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.
A photo of a Sandhill Crane in flight with a superimposed text box containing a quote from Jane Goodall: "We need the green trees. We need the sky. We need the birds. We need to feel part of them."
October 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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.
September 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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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!
Une Grive à dos olive se perche dans un arbre dans ses zones de non-reproduction. Une grive à dos olive penche la tête sur le côté depuis l'endroit où elle est perchée sur une bûche.
September 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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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 Swainson's Thrush perched in a fruiting tree, surrounded by small red berries and dark rounded leaves. A Swainson's Thrush stands alert, perched on moss.
September 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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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.

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An Acadian Flycatcher perches on a tree branch with overlay text that reads "New Study: Healthy Habitats Are Critical for Specialists like the Acadian Flycatcher"
September 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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
Two Purple Martins perch on a gourd-shaped nest box, with overlay text reading The Birds Canada Community Grant in Action: New Homes for Purple Martins Two people work on installing a nest box structure for Purple Martins. A Purple Martin nesting box structure stands next to a sign explaining the project.
September 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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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 male Canada Warbler perches on a leafless branch. A male Canada Warbler perches on a branch. A male Canada Warbler perches on a branch. A female Canada Warbler perches on a leafy branch.
September 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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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
A screenshot of an article by The Narwal on Wasaga Beach's uncertain future. A quote by Sydney Shepherd from an article by The Narwal on Wasaga Beach's uncertain future.
September 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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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.
September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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!
A Piping Plover forages for food in organic debris on the shore. Overlay text reads As Piping Plovers prepare to migrate, they’ll spend most of their time foraging and sleeping to build fat stores - energy for their journey south! A Piping Plover stands in shallow water. Overlay text reads They forage in wrack - organic material washed up on the shoreline - for small invertebrates. A Piping Plover stands on the shore. Overlay text reads Piping Plovers exhibit high fidelity to wintering sites, returning to the same spot year after year. A Piping Plover stands on a pebbled shore. Overlay text reads Piping Plovers use a run-and-pause hunting method, relying on their sharp eyes and fast reflexes to spot and catch their prey.
August 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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🌎 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
August 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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🪺 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...
A female Baltimore Oriole perched near her nest. Overlay reads "Baltimore Orioles weave fibres together using their bills, creating an 8 to 10 cm basket nest." A Cliff Swallow colony is seen on a cliffside. Overlay text reads "Cliff Swallows nest in colonies on surfaces like cliffsides, under bridges, and along the sides of buildings." An ovenbird nest is seen on the forest floor. Overlay reads "Ovenbirds get their unusual name from their nest style, which resembles an old-fashioned outdoor oven with its covered dome shape."
August 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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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!
Un bécasseau semipalmé se repose sur le rivage. Un bécasseau semipalmé debout dans l'eau peu profonde. Un bécasseau semipalmé debout sur le rivage. Une volée de Bécasseaux semipalmés en vol.
August 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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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!
A Semipalmated Sandpiper rests on the shore. A Semipalmated Sandpiper standing in shallow water. A Semipalmated Sandpiper standing on the shore. A flock of Semipalmated Sandpipers in flight.
August 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM