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The State Of Canada’s Birds

From Nature Canada:

We’ve lost 2 out of 3 grassland birds since 1970.

The most significant finding from The State of Canada’s Birds is this 67% decline. Unfortunately the trends show no sign of improvement.

This is a crisis. We need to act together to halt and reverse this decline.

Support the protection and restoration of native grasslands.

Learn more about the decline and how you can help: StateOfCanadasBirds.org

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30 by 2030

From Environment and Natural Resources in Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world. With a quarter of the Earth’s wetlands and boreal forests, and the longest coastline, we have got some big conservation goals! 🌎

We are committed to conserving 30% of lands and waters in Canada by 2030 – and we have already conserved an area the size of Finland!😱

We are working with partners from coast to coast to coast to see this through, and we are making real progress for nature.

Learn more.

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Super Monarchs Are Built Differently

From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:

The SUPER monarchs are built different.

The monarchs that make the migration journey to Mexico for the winter, often called the monarch super generation, are distinct from their parents and grandparents.

1. They live longer than their previous generations

2. They migrate further than their previous generations

3. They become sexually mature later than their previous generations

This super monarch can travel 50 miles a day as it migrates south. They’ll catch thermals and ride the wind currents when they can, but they don’t know where their next meal will come from. You can help migrating monarchs by planting native nectar plants. Help these traveling butterflies on their long journey south.

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Save The Song Birds

From Wild Birds Unlimited (London, ON):

Fall migration is underway and billions of birds are migrating through North America, mostly under the cover of darkness. Unfortunately, they face an increasing threat: unnatural, man-made light that attracts, disorients, and makes birds vulnerable to collisions with buildings.

The solution is as simple as flipping the switch. 🔄 Turning off lights dramatically reduces hazards and allows birds to safely proceed with their migratory journeys. For more tips, visit: https://www.wbu.com/lights-out/

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The Government Of Ontario Must Restore The Integrity Of The Endangered Species Act

Ontario Nature is asking people of Ontario to take action and demand the Government of Ontario to do more for Biodiversity. Changes to the Endangered Species Act and its regulations since 2019 have severely weakened protections for species at risk, threatening biodiversity in Ontario. Sign the Action Alert to urge the Government of Ontario to restore the Act’s integrity and ensure effective implementation. Learn more.

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Biodiversity Connects And Protects, Bat Study Shows

From the Center for Biological Diversity:

Did you know that bats eat 40% of their weight in insects every night? That’s billions of dollars’ worth of natural, non-toxic pest control.

Over the past decade, with white-nose syndrome decimating New England bat populations, more insects have devoured more crops — leading to 30% more insecticide use, particularly harmful to pregnant people and infants. Now a recent study has found that infant mortality increased by 8% in counties with bat die-offs, which are using more insecticides.

Everything is connected. Wild animals make our lives possible through ecosystem services. We need biodiversity.

Read more about this and and other studies.