BIRDATHON

2026 Great Canadian Birdathon

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May is Birdathon month! In May, you can participate in the Great Canadian Birdathon, a program of Birds Canada and Canada’s longest-running fundraiser for birds, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Every dollar raised is spent on the conservation of wild birds.

 

By participating, you are helping to raise funds for bird conservation projects across Canada. Every gift directly funds bird conservation projects through initiatives like the Birds Canada Community Grant, the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network, and more. At the same time, you can have a great time on your own, or gaining knowledge with birding experts by joining a team. All ages and levels of expertise can participate!

 

To learn more, and to register, visit: Great Canadian Birdathon

 

There is also the opportunity to support a member station of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network, such as Last Mountain Bird Observatory in Saskatchewan. As a Birdathon participant, you can choose one of the CMMN stations to receive 75% of the funds you raise by joining that stations Great Canadian Birdathon team page or by letting Birds Canada know by email.