Boreal Songbird Initiative

Boreal Songbird Initiative is thrilled to welcome Tim Richardson to our Board of Directors. Our mission to help keep the Boreal Forest in Canada one of the best conserved landscapes on Earth will be furthered by this addition to our team. Join us in welcoming him!

Boreal Songbird Initiative Welcomes New Board Member Tim Richardson We are excited to welcome new Boreal Songbird Initiative board member Tim Richardson. Tim brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of conservation and campaign management. He will be a tremendous asset as BSI furthers its mission of helping to establish Canada’s boreal forest as t...

Listen: Dr. Fritz Reid from Ducks Unlimited explains DU's conservation work in Canada's Boreal Forest, including the importance of the work being done on the ground with Indigenous communities and protected areas.

Ducks Unlimited Podcast: Ep. 32 – Dr. Fritz Reid Shares DU’s Boreal Conservation Efforts Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk Boreal Forest with Dr. Fritz Reid, director of conservation programs for the Boreal and Arctic for Ducks Unlimited. Reid explains some of the unique aspects to conservation efforts in the Boreal, including partners and difficulty in even getting there.....

Ever thought about where those Cape May Warblers and Palm Warblers are headed? Jeff Wells shares his thoughts about International Migratory Bird Day, the Boreal Forest & the Indigenous governments & communities at the forefront of bird conservation.

How Indigenous Peoples Are Protecting North America’s Bird Nursery On this International Migratory Bird Day, my thoughts are drawn to the places many of the birds passing though my backyard are headed: the Boreal Forest. Known as North America’s Bird Nursery, the boreal attracts up to 3 billion migratory birds each spring. Most boreal bird nesting grounds are sus...

Songbirds may be silent in winter, but the beauty of birdwatching in this season offers new mysteries and moments of joy that would be missed, otherwise.

Opinion | The Solace of Birds in Winter Nature offers its own consolations in the darkest days of the year.

Migratory bird species have already been documented moving further north due to climate change. But will there be sufficient space and habitat wherever they end up?

For those that are headed into the Boreal Forest, the answer is likely to be yes!

Boreal ‘refuges’ key to songbird survival as climate changes Billions of birds are right now flying south from Canada’s Boreal forest to wintering grounds from the U.S. to South America. While this incredible flow of life washes across our continent, news continues to spread of how climate change imperils birds and indeed all life on Earth. It can make the ...

A threat to birds worldwide, climate change is forcing many birds to relocate in search of better habitat/conditions. Many of these birds will seek refuge in the northern reaches of the Boreal Forest.

Better protecting it is a must!

Songbirds in trouble over climate change, habitat loss A new report suggest North America’s boreal songbirds face a serious threat of decline and even extirpation in some areas. The report says climate change is driving species further and further north, and “refugia” corridors of natural forest are needed to ensure safety and rest as they migrate...

As we've said in the past, a recent wave of Indigenous-led conservation across Canada's Boreal Forest is providing a refreshing glimpse of optimism in otherwise uncertain times. This is what that looks like on the ground.

Congrats to the Dehcho First Nations and everyone involved!

Ottawa, Dehcho First Nations sign deal for 1st Indigenous protected wildlife area | CBC News Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has signed an agreement with Dehcho First Nations Grand Chief Gladys Norwegian creating the first Indigenous-protected national wildlife area in Canada.

Tired of reading nothing but bad news about the environment?

The nesting grounds for millions of North America's migratory birds (like this Purple Finch) are being protected by Indigenous governments across the Boreal Forest. That's the type of leadership we need more of!

Conserving Boreal Birds in the Face of Climate Change Our beloved birds and other parts of the natural word are, of course, highly impacted by the changes in climate that are underway and they are expected to be challenged for survival if the changes continue to magnify. On the same day that the IPCC report was released, we at the Boreal Songbird Initi...

We're just beginning to understand the effects climate change will have on wildlife.

But we can be certain of one thing: the Boreal Forest will be crucial in giving hundreds of bird species the best chance to adapt and survive!

Check out our report for a glimpse of hope: https://bit.ly/2pJPQHe