by Stephanie Weizenbach | Dec 17, 2024
The Breeding Bird Survey is a citizen science program that produces the best information available on long-term trends in bird abundance across North America. This dataset is relied on heavily by researchers, wildlife managers, and others to support bird conservation...
by Stephanie Weizenbach | Dec 17, 2024
Project FeederWatch is a November-April survey of birds that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. You don’t even need a feeder! All you need is an area with plantings, habitat, water or food that attracts birds. The...
by Stephanie Weizenbach | Dec 17, 2024
The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900 and is the longest running citizen science project in North America. Christmas Bird Counts are conducted within defined areas (count circles) on a single day between Dec 14 and Jan 5. Birds Canada coordinates count circles in...
by Stephanie Weizenbach | Dec 17, 2024
Nightjars in Alberta include the common nighthawk, found all across the province, and the common poorwill, found in some parts of southern Alberta. Conducting a Nightjar Survey is easy – anyone with good hearing and a vehicle can participate! Each route: is a series...
by Holly K. | Dec 11, 2024
This webinar featured Kyle Horner from Birds Canada who discussed his work with NatureCounts and the development of the State of Canada’s Birds.
