Birds are important bioindicators of ecosystem health, and they are essential for biodiversity around the world; from spreading seeds to removing invasive pests. Bird Buddies help track our feathered friends to estimate how healthy the region is.
The Land Between has birds that with majority of their populations found here; osprey, whippoorwill, nighthawk, red-shouldered hawk, golden-winged warbler...and the region also has more generalist species than all of Ontario; hummingbirds, pileated woodpeckers, and more. Join in and explore the world of birding!
Resources
PARTNERS IN BIRDING
Bird-watching is one of the oldest and also most widespread activities- used to help understand and conserve our living world.
See who and what is available to support your birding-journey.
BIRDING BASICS
Learning resources and references for all levels; from beginner identification tools, how to choose binoculars, to bird check lists and video guides to help! Learn more.
BIRD WALKS & TALKS
We host guided bird walks and online webinars to help you start your journey...keep an eye on our events page for upcoming walks
Volunteers Opportunties
Track the health of Opsreys and Kingfishers in the region. Learn more.
Report sightings or "hearings" of this elusive heritage bird, to help with its conservation. Learn more.
ROCK RAMBLERS
An emerging program, please stay tuned as we work with partners to assign monitoring areas.
5KM BACKYARD BIRDING
Record birds around your community. Be an Avian Ambassador in your neighbourhood.
FOREST FRIENDS
Adopt a forest tract to track! Report on birds to annually assess populations. We encourage landowners with forests to explore, that they adopt a route each year to listen for the birds...stay tuned as we build this program.
More about our programs
