© Lora Denis
Black-capped chickadee singing © Ian Lee CC BY 2.0
The first time someone called me a birder, I was startled, not only because I’m completely Blind. I had accumulated bits of knowledge here and there over the years and felt smug when I could identify birds by their songs, but I’d never studied, and it had never even occurred to me to go on ...
March 11, 2026–Jake Zamora
Birds•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Wild Species
Great grey owl, Southern Ontario, 2026 © Jake Zamora
Incorporating nature into local development can have a significant impact on human health. Examples include improved sleep and academic performance in children, metabolic risk reduction in adults, and longevity in seniors. Though there is evidence for human benefit, it is particularly important for other species who may call these spaces home. This is highlighted by ...
February 19, 2026–Macey Whiteside
Birds•Campaigns and advocacy•Habitat•Land-use planning•Species at Risk•Water
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s most beloved natural places and provides habitat for endangered piping plovers. Stretching 14 kilometres along the Georgian Bay shoreline, it attracts more than one million visitors annually. Wasaga Beach is the most visited provincial park in the province. Beyond the crowds, the park protects dune ecosystems and ...
Northern goshawk © Dona Hilkey
Square bashes are an enjoyable way for birders with any level of experience to contribute to the third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (“Atlas-3” for short). As 2025 is the final year of the community science project, this year’s events are your last chance to join in the fun and help make the Atlas the best ...
Markers on glass act like a stop sign to let birds know where it isn’t safe to fly © Brendon Samuels
As many as 42 million birds are killed in Canada each year by colliding with glass on buildings. Birds do not understand reflections and fail to detect glass that appears transparent. Collisions can happen anywhere where birds encounter glass windows, balcony railings or transportation shelters, and represent a leading source of bird deaths in the ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority