Show Notes
With close to 9 million domestic cats in Canada, and a third of them regularly roaming outdoors, we know that birds are heavily impacted by cats. In fact, cats are considered the number one threat to birds in Canada. Our guests, Julia Kilgour and Jonathan Chu, help us explore this fascinating and complex issue. From the science – predation numbers, the most vulnerable bird species, and how we study cats outdoors – to the complex emotions and human behaviours that impact conservation strategi...
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New research shows a worrying decline in Common Loon populations. But there’s more to the story than numbers. Matt Fuirst and Doug Tozer talk us through their findings: what’s changing on our lakes, how loons are impacted, and how a massive volunteer effort has driven the research. Amidst some heavy news, there’s also plenty of bird joy. Matt and Doug share their favourite moments with loons, and tell us what these iconic birds might be saying when their incredible calls ring out across the ...
From the coffee in your cup to the seafood on your plate, the products we buy can have a surprising impact on birds and their habitats. First David Pritchard walks us through the impact of coffee and why he started Birds and Beans, Canada's first bird-friendly coffee company. Then Dr. Silke Nebel, Birds Canada's Vice-President of Key Conservation Initiatives, helps us understand the impact of beef, seafood, and lumber. Silke also shares fascinating insights into greenwashing, and why regulati...
From science and building design, to art and community action, there are many ways to reduce bird-window collisions. This is a significant conservation challenge, but we already have the tools and knowledge to make a difference. Our guests bring two different backgrounds and areas of expertise. We start by exploring the science: how monitoring is done, which windows are problematic, and what the numbers tell us about the scale of this issue. Then Brendon Samuels helps us understand how polic...
The Bay of Fundy is one of Canada's best kept birding secrets. Following the ebb and flow of the tides are tens of thousands of Semipalmated Sandpipers - and just off the coast, the rocky islands are alive with nesting terns, razorbills, puffins and more! Lucas Berrigan and Avery Nagy-MacArthur join us to explain why this region is so magical for Semipalmated Sandpipers, and how the Motus Wildlife Tracking System has been essential in understanding how and why birds move through the are...
The Warblers go birding! Join Andrea Gress and Jody Allair as they search for the Evening Grosbeak. While searching the woods, they chat about how to use eBird to find a specific species, discuss nerdy fun facts about Evening Grosbeaks, and encounter a variety of forest loving birds - from Western Tanagers to Pacific Wrens. Jody also shares why Birds Canada picked the Evening Grosbeak as the 2026 Avian Ambassador - what makes this species worthy of some extra love. Read Jody's blog on E...