| Dear Mick, While February may still be wrapped in winter’s chill, it’s also a month of excitement, kicking off with the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) next week. Running from 14-17 February, this event engages bird enthusiasts of all ages around the world in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. Suitable for all levels of experience, the GBBC is a chance to share the joy of birdwatching with a friend or family member. Our feature article this month will help first timers prepare for the event, including count information, resources, and a webinar invite. So go on and invite them along, share these tips, and then get out there to count together next weekend! View in Browser  Read more The Hidden Threat: Why Neonics are Still Putting Birds at Risk Recent re-evaluation of pesticide regulation in Canada is a cause for concern. We explore their impacts on insectivorous birds, look at how we’re taking action as an organization, and share ways you can help at home. Learn more Birding at the Edge of the World: Haida Gwaii’s Christmas Bird Counts Celebrating forty years of tradition, we head to Haida Gwaii to explore the rich history, unique species, and generous people who make this Christmas Bird Count so special. Read More Celebrating 25 years of Denis Lepage If you are interested in birds or conservation, you have likely used something that Denis has built (even if you haven’t heard his name before). Read more 2024 Birdathon Prize Winners and Top Fundraisers The results are in! Let’s raise our binoculars in applause for last year’s Birdathon prize winners and top fundraisers. Learn more New podcast episode – So cute, so deadly: Northern Saw-whet Owl By size, shape and style, you might mistake this owl for a cuddly toy, but it’s actually a deadly predator. In the latest Warblers Podcast we learn about the Northern Saw-whet Owl – its deadly adaptations, ridiculous charm, and its mysterious nature that kept its migratory behaviours and population a secret well into the 1990s. Listen now Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program: Things are Getting Really Interesting! What’s the importance of muskrats for marsh birds? Find out in the new issue of “Marsh Monitor”. With the program celebrating their 30th anniversary, the team speaks to the value of having data span so many years. In their words “things are getting really interesting”! Learn more Bulletin 📌 Nocturnal Owl Surveyseason is just around the corner and we’re looking for new surveyors. If you’re interested in helping us monitor Canada’s owl populations then hop on over to our website and contact your regional owl survey coordinator. 📌 MarshWatch Webinar Series kicks off on March 5th. This free 10-week program is focused on learning wetland birds and amphibians covered across Prairie Canada. Register today! 📌 Student Research Awards includes two awards co-offered by Birds Canada and Society of Canadian Ornithologists – Société des ornithologistes du Canada, both accepting applications through March 1st. Latest Research New issue of ACE: Volume 20, Issue 1 is now available Avian Conservation and Ecology is an open-access, fully electronic, scientific journal, sponsored by the Society of Canadian Ornithologists and Birds Canada. Job Opportunities We’re currently hiring for exciting roles across the country, including: Aerial Insectivore Stewardship Technician Aerial Insectivore Field Technician BC Wildlife Technician BC Species-at-Risk Biologist Project Management Specialist, International Cooperation & Conservation Forest Birds at Risk Field Technician Grasslands Bird Technicians Volunteer Internship – Bird Observatories Apply today! More information is available on our website.  Birds Canada. 115 Front St., Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 Charitable Registration No. 11902-4313-RR0001 Donate | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | View in browser |
