Birds
Fifth annual bird migration open house inspires love of nature in Okanagan Falls
By Sydney Morton Community Reporter
“You can’t love something you don’t know.” Continue reading
There are 3 billion fewer wild birds than in 1970, study shows
The bird population in the United States and Canada was probably around 10.1 billion nearly half a century ago and has fallen 29 per cent to about 7.2 billion birds, according to a study in Thursday’s journal Science. Continue reading
‘Strong and consistent effect’: research links common insecticide to bird harm
New research out of the University of Saskatchewan is providing compelling evidence that a common insecticide is harming migratory birds. Continue reading
Maturing seagulls loudly prepare for 1st migration over Wascana Park
By David Baxter Reporter
Massive flocks of seagulls can be seen circling Wascana Lake in recent evenings, but it’s not a growing population. The fledglings have just grown up. Continue reading
Nova Scotia island home to important bird site to be protected by nature trust
The remote island, one of the region’s most important sites for migratory birds, is renowned for its vast numbers of birds and wide variety of species, including rare breeds. Continue reading
WestJet Encore flight hits flock of geese while about to land in Penticton
WestJet says the plane was grounded after the flight, but expects the aircraft to be back in service soon. Continue reading
UPDATE: Council gives developer green light to build next to Vernon heron sanctuary
Residents say a proposed construction project in Vernon could affect a nearby Great Blue Heron population. Continue reading
Remove bird feeders to battle spread of deadly parasite, bird society urges
David Currie, president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, says the cases of trichomonosis around the province are an annual occurrence. Continue reading
Tracking the loon population at Prince Albert National Park
The Canadian Lakes Loon Survey started in 1981 to track the reproductive success of the common loon by monitoring chick hatch and survival. Continue reading
Logging firm says concern for birds must be balanced against industry needs
Naturalists say they have spotted more than a dozen neotropical songbirds and filmed video of one endangered species in the Crown-owned woods located between two pristine Annapolis Valley lakes. Continue reading