Birds

In mountains and meadows, backyards and bogs, VCE studies birds from Canada to South America. In the lives of VCE's signature bird species, many of which are species at risk, you can discover how we work as as the wild places where we work.

Mountain Birds

Imperiled from threats such as mercury and a warming planet, these birds (among others) bring VCE biologists and our volunteers to high places: Bicknell's Thrush, Swainson's Thrush, Blackpoll Warbler. Read more »

Grassland Birds

VCE brings its expertise in research, conservation planning and citizen engagement to help address the disturbing decline in grassland bird species, including Bobolink and Upland Sandpiper. Read more »

Forest Birds

For nearly three decades, VCE biologists and our volunteers have been conducting one of the most rigorous population studies of forest birds. Two species in decline include Canada Warbler and Rusty Blackbird. Read more »

Birds of Lakes and Ponds

Floating in black and white on a northern pond, the Common Loon is one of our most iconic expressions of life in the north and VCE's signature aquatic bird species. But the loon's conservation benefits other aquatic birds as well – even Rusty Blackbird, which isn't normally associated with lakes and ponds. Read more »