Bird Buddies Resources

Introduction to Birding

If you find the bird-watching world a bit intimidating to get into, then our Intro to Birding video is a great place to start. Our very own bird expert, Xavier Tuson, takes you through how to choose binoculars, where and when to look for birds, and some key features to look out for.

We also have developed a guide of the 25 Most Common Birds of The Land Between. Learning to identify the common birds first is a great way to get started in your birding journey:

Download a Guide of the 25 Most Common Birds of The Land Between

Bird Identification Guides

We have also developed a more extensive set of bird guides for those looking to dive deeper into bird identification. There are 13 guides total, which group similar birds together for ease. You can download the guides below!

Guide 1, Waterfowl - Download now!

Guide 2, Ground Birds - Download now!

Guide 3, Miscellaneous Water Birds - Download now!

Guide 4, Airborne Birds - Download now!

Guide 5, Marsh Birds - Download now!

Guide 6, Shorebirds - Download now!

Guide 7, Birds of Prey - Download now!

Guide 8, Thick-billed Birds - Download now!

Guide 9, Miscellaneous Insectivores - Download now!

Guide 10, Miscellaneous Songbirds - Download now!

Guide 11, Miscellaneous Birds - Download now!

Guide 12, Conical-billed birds - Download now!

Guide 13, Warblers - Download now!

Test yourself and download a checklist

There are 303 birds you can find in the region! Now You Can Download The Land Between Birding Checklist for the region, or purchase one from our online store!

You can further test your bird identification skills with our self-paced slides of photos taken in the Land Between by our famous photographer, Tracey McCann. Tracey also takes most of the beautiful photos you see on our Facebook page.

Test Your Knowledge of TLB Birds

Learn about some local birds

Spring birds of The Land Between

Winter birds of The Land Between

Bird Posters and Guides

What is happening to bird populations?

Many bird species all over the world are currently in sharp decline. In fact, the decline of adult bird populations is especially severe for migratory insectivorous (diet consists primarily of insects) species. Together insectivorous (mainly) and grassland species make up most of the bird Species At Risk in the Land Between.

Pesticide use, habitat loss and climate change are the largest contributors to their decline.

Learn more about aerial insectivores

Learn more about grassland birds and alvars

Species At Risk birds in The Land Between

Love learning about birds? Check out our bird blogs!

The Birds Return! A closer look at the common Red-winged Blackbirds

May 1, 2024

The days are long, the ice is melting, and our feathery friends are starting to return from their wintering grounds. One of the earliest arrivals is the Red-winged Blackbird, who …

7 Cool Facts About Black-capped Chickadees

February 28, 2023

Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) are the cutest and most easily recognizable birds we have here in The Land Between. They are curious, energetic, and downright acrobatic! Earning their names from …

Declining Bird Numbers

February 28, 2023

While you might not always see a beaver or a white-tailed deer on an everyday basis, you can always rely on seeing birds wherever you go. And while is true, …

What is happening to our humming bird populations?

July 4, 2022

Hummingbird Population Trends: What You Should Know Many North American bird populations are in decline, but does this include hummingbird species? This question was investigated in a recent research article …

Keep Your Cats Indoors: Disappearing Birds

June 13, 2022

A study of 500 species of birds in Canada and the US was published in the prestigious journal Science in September 2019. It found that in the last 50 years, 3 …

Where Are All the Birds?

October 18, 2021

Birds are extremely fascinating creatures with their colourful feathers and sing-song calls. Yet, whenever I watch them gracefully gliding through the air it is almost impossible to fathom that they …

Black-capped Chickadees- The Cheeseburger Birds

March 1, 2021

Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) are the most easily recognizable birds we have here in The Land Between (beyond, perhaps, BlueJays), and we think you might agree they are the “cutest” …

Bringing Birdwatching to The Land Between

January 14, 2021

There are 291 species of birds known to breed within the province. Of these 204 species that breed in The Land Between. But over 300 species visit this area. Despite …

Are We Losing the Loons?

January 9, 2021

What is Happening to Our Loons in Ontario? The Common Loon (Gavia immer) is Ontario’s provincial bird and a well-known character in cottage country – its mournful wails and …

Nightjars While Nest-Watching: A Personal Account

July 8, 2020

A Personal Review of Turtle Nesting Season and the Excitement of Bird-watching Written by Xavier Tuson, Conservation Technician for The Land Between Turtle nesting season has just finished. I …

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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.

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Birding Basics

Learning resources and references for all levels; from beginner identification tools, how to choose binoculars, to bird check lists and video guides.

Community Science Opportunities

Help out by monitoring birds in your neighbourhood, by observing ospreys, conducting night drives for nightjars, and more....be an aerial ambassador by participating in one of these programs.

Want to Become a Better Birder? Watch our Intro-Video

Questions about getting started? Drop us a line to find out more!

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