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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 3d

Great Blue Heron appearing unimpressed with the Canada Goose vibes at the Rideau Canal this morning...

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · 27d

I'm not ready for autumnal palettes.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Aug 28

I need help understanding the underlying political motives for ransacking health science. In the case of climate denial, it makes sense: O&G industry & cronies stand to gain. But who benefits politically and financially from scores of people dying from preventable illness? The funeral home lobby? 🤔

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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · Aug 15

In early June, Birds Canada Board Member and long-time supporter Janet Hill (@saskajanet.bsky.social) joined our team on a grasslands conservation tour across southern Saskatchewan.

Learn how science, innovation, and partnerships are making a difference for grassland birds: tinyurl.com/2j92txnt

A Western Meadowlark sings from sagebrush. Overlay text reads "Field Trip Report: On the Ground in the Grasslands with Birds Canada"

A Burrowing Owl perches on top of a fencepost, which bears an orange band of tape.

A female Sharp-tailed grouse stands alert in long grass.

A Long-billed Curlew walks through short vegetation.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Aug 14

Help garden people! Is my hydrangea dying? Has never done this before.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jul 22

Can totally endorse the interior design choices of the Portuguese elite at the National Palace of Sintra. So far, ceiling artwork includes swans and magpies. #birds, captivating crowds since at least the 15th century. :)

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jul 11

Trying really really hard to work despite the fact that the cardinals from the backyard nest just fledged and there's pollinators all over the blazing stars and it's beautiful out. Is it the weekend yet!?

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jul 3

Full blog post and media release here: www.birdscanada.org/new-mileston...

New Milestone in Canada-Mexico Bird Conservation through Conserva Aves

Birds Canada warmly welcomes the announcement by the Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (FMCN) of 11 new conservation projects in Mexico, which together will protect more than

www.birdscanada.org

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jul 3

I'm honoured to be in Mexico City this week to meet the leaders of these conservation projects, which are part of Conserva Aves - an initiative led by National Audubon Society, American Bird Conservancy, BirdLife International, RedLAC, and Birds Canada.

Maya Doyon-Hanson (Birds Canada) and Agnes Jiménez (ProNatura Sur) leading a workshop on gender and equality in conservation.

From left to right: Cecilia Vides - RedLAC, Susan Pereverzoff - Embassy of Canada in Mexico, Patrick Nadeau - Birds Canada, Emilio Aristegui - Conservation Council for Latin America, Renée González Montagut - Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature, Amantina Lavalle - FMCN. Photo: Jessica García

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jul 3

GREAT NEWS! Birds Canada warmly welcomes the announcement of 11 new conservation projects in Mexico, which together will protect more than 115,000 hectares of critical habitat for #birds – that's an area more than 5 times the size of Fundy National Park!

Rufous Hummingbird, one of many bird species which migrate between Canada and Mexico. Photo: Yousif Attia

Rose-bellied Bunting, a bird species endemic to Mexico. Photo: Yousif Attia.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jul 2

Urban hummingbird (spp?) of Mexico City.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jul 2

Urban hummingbird (spp?), Mexico City. 1/2

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jun 12

Cattle ranchers who steward native grasslands play a critical role in protecting these habitats and the birds that need them. Amazing visit to @birdscanada.bsky.social partners in Saskatchewan – including SSGF, with whom we are leading an innovative initiative to prevent grassland loss. 🦉🤠

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jun 11

Wow! J'adore cet endroit.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Jun 1

There's an awesome Chimney Swift roost right in Ottawa - it didn't disappoint tonight! These amazing #birds are threatened. Est. total population size in Canada is 20-70K mature indiv's, which means this single roost hosts a pretty darn significant population.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · May 30

Lifer! The elusive Hairy Lawnpecker. ;)

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · May 27

Yay #birds babies! The Northern Cardinals' nest in the backyard just got way more interesting with the hatching of at least two little ones! They will have some pretty big cheerleaders in the human home next to theirs. (Had a quick check while mom was gone, this will be the only direct peek).

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · May 23

Fully in support.

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · May 18

Woohooo, sure am! Celebrated by birding at Long Point with my parents. Mom got to release a Carolina Wren, pretty cool!

Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · May 18

Looks like you’re over the top. Hooray!

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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · Apr 24

Excited to begin your birding journey this spring? Here’s a sneak peek at our free course, "Birding for Beginners!" In this clip, Jody and Andrea highlight some of the best tools to help you in your birding journey.

Visit Birds Canada Learn to access the full course for free: learn.birdscanada.org

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · May 14

It's been fun filming wacky videos this year to raise funds for @birdscanada.bsky.social. (See my donation page for answers to all 9 mystery bird videos!). I will be joined by my family for Birdathon in Long Point. If you haven't donated yet, this is your LAST CALL! www.canadahelps.org/me/naX8G4zB

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · May 10

Great afternoon for some Long Point #bigday #birds with my pal @dickcannings.bsky.social. Heard a well-hidden Yellow-breasted Chat, amazing!! And the chat with Dick was pretty good too. :)

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · May 1

This Alphabet of Birds is awesome! You'll learn a lot about #birds and will get to know @saskajanet.bsky.social, who posts very engaging content and also happens to be a super dedicated volunteer for bird conservation. Check our her Birdathon!

Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · May 1

(3/3) Please consider a donation to my birdathon in support of Birds Canada and their work to use science to drive conservation and stop (or even reverse!) the decline of aerial insectivores www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

Saskajanet's Alphabet of Birds

Birds need our help. I am participating in the Birds Canada Birdathon to raise funds that will help conserve and protect Canada’s wild birds. Proceeds from the Birdathon sustain conservation programs ...

www.canadahelps.org

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Apr 28

Pollinator party on my front yard willow. Spring, so great! #gardening #birds #bugs

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Patrick Nadeau @patnad.bsky.social · Apr 22

This speaks to me.

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