Stu Goes Birding Swaller edition… Inclement weather often forces swallows to seek sheltered areas where they can find insects. If you like swallows, you should support my #birdathon to support @longpointbirds . DONATE FOR BIRDS - www.tinyurl.com/stugoesbirding

@birdscanada.bsky.social

STU GOES BIRDING!

Sooo Many Birds at Long Point. You can’t see them all, but there are 18 Baltimore, and 4 Orchard Orioles in this group of Red Cedars… Help me support @longpointbirds.bsky.social
through @birds.canada #birdathon. tinyurl.com/StuGoesBirding

I feel this in my soul right now

A screenshot from the Weather Network showing the forecast for May 24th and 25th 2025. It will rain on both days, the high on the 24th will be 10 degrees Celsius and 12 degrees Celsius on the 25th.

Me: Let's go birding this weekend to raise money for my Birdathon

The weather: Well that's unfortunate.....

Anyway if you want to donate here is the link, money goes to support Birds Canada and bird conservation: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#birds #conservation #birding #canada

A lovely summery illustration by Shay Stenback showing a downy loon chick being fed by its parents. Text includes the Birds Canada Logo, Canadian Lakes Loon Survey 2025 and the start of the volunteer letter.

And the 2025 Canadian Lakes Loon Survey begins!
There are approximately 2 million lakes in Canada. Chances are you can find one where you can enjoy the lake and monitor loons.
Learn more at birdscanada.org/loons #birds #lakes #watersheds #freshwater #volunteer

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

No worries! If you aren't yet, I would recommend uploading to iNaturalist as it can give suggestions for identification. I use it to help with my mushroom IDs so I know that the mushroom called The Sickener is probably not one I should touch

That looks like a Tricolored Bumble Bee, also known as Orange-belted. The rusty part on the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee is only in the centre section on the second abdomen segment.

Even with Global Big Day over, my friends and I are still going to be raising money for Birds Canada. We'll be doing a redo Big Day later in the both. #birds #birdathon #conservation

A very wet birder wearing a soggy black raincoat with the hood up and a toque; standing in front of a forest. A pair of binoculars are in the bottom right of the photo.

On the left side of the table, an everything bagel sandwich with egg, ham, tomato, and spinach on a plate. On the right side of the table, a coffee mug. A window with a dreary sky is in the background

Highlight of the day was a Great Crested Flycatcher but the forest was pretty quiet. The birds had more sense than me to be out and about in the cold (3 C) and the rain. Post-birding bagel and coffee was definitely needed! #birds #globalbigday #birdathon #birding

A screenshot from the Weather Network should the morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight forecast for a Saturday. It will be raining all day

Ya know, I just want one year where I do a Global Big Day and the weather isn't crap. Looks like a soggy morning for me! #birds #globalbigday #conservation #weather #rain

Larissa Simulik Birder from New Brunswick raising money for Birds Canada to help conserve and protect Canada’s wild birds. Proceeds from the Birdathon sustain conservation programs and initiatives through Birds Canad...

As part of Global Big Day this year, I'm participating in Birds Canada's Birdathon to raise money for bird conservation. If you are able to, please donate to a great cause! #birds #newbrunswick #conservation #birding #canada

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

Canada!
It's election day!
Do you know where your polling station is?
Do you know what ID you need to vote?
Do you know when your station opens/closes?

Elections.ca has you covered!
#Cdnpoli #polcan #Canada

The UK's oldest known Oystercatcher was discovered on The Wash, at 43 years old, a new British record! Read the article by @rspbscience.bsky.social below to find out more about the importance of ringing and conserving these vital habitats⬇️

www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

#Ornithology #UKBirding

On the following days: Friday, April 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Today (Monday) is the last advance voting day.

You can also vote by special ballot at an Elections Canada office up until 6 p.m. tomorrow, April 22.

Election day is next Monday, April 28th. #cdnpoli

Tomorrow is the last day for advance voting! Its gonna be tight in a lot of ridings so every vote counts! #cdnpoli #elbowsup #vote

Current polls suggest support for the conservatives and liberals when combined, is likely to breach 80% of the vote in what many consider the most consequential election of their lifetime.” #VOTE

No matter what polls say, this Canadian election could be VERY close.

Don’t be overconfident, apathetic, or unstrategic, like too many were in the United States.

Look how that turned out for them. And for the world.

TURNOUT WINS ELECTIONS.

2 more advance voting days.

Make Mark Carney our PM.

Canadians… please vote! Every vote for the Liberal Party is crucial. Don’t think “oh, we’re ahead in the polls, I don’t need to vote”. Those are the votes that will get us ahead by a higher margin. If we’re not ahead by much they might just get us past the line for a win!! Please please please! 🙏

A Canada Goose standing up with wings spread in a threat display on a bright yellow background. The text underneath reads, "Fuck Aboot and Find Oot" with a small maple leaf underneath the slogan.

PSA: #VOTE TODAY! Let's keep showing up at the polls to prove that #Canada is not to be messed with. #ElbowsUp! Find your polling station here: www.elections.ca/content2.asp...

I had a long wait yesterday morning cause they were still getting themselves up and running. Glad they brought more chairs for people to sit.

A traditional drawing with three birds (Goldcrest, Firecrest, and Palla's Leaf Warbler) perched on a coniferous branch with a lighthouse in the background. The lighthouse has a red top and a black stripe in the middle.

It's done. Goldcrest, Firecrest, and Palla's Leaf Warbler. Still find drawing conifers a pain in the tuchus #birds #art

Long line in Fredericton yesterday and I got there 9:30 am. My parents voted and said they struggled to get their ballots into the box because it was so full

I urge all Canadians age 18 and over, to vote this time. Don't sit at home there is too much at stake, like our democracy. Take the time over the holiday weekend, learn the facts, do your homework and get out and vote. via #RickMercer

Work in progress drawing of three birds (Goldcrest, Firecrest, and Pallas's Leaf Warbler) sitting on some coniferoud twigs with a lighthouse in the background

Ya know, I really don't like drawing conifer branches. #birds

Even in Canada, when I tell people about everything we had to submit for my partner's PR, they are genuinely shocked.

Also make sure you are registered to vote!

Elections Canada - Home page for the 2025 Federal Election Find all the information you need to know to vote in the 2025 federal election. You will learn whether you are registered to vote, where to vote, what your riding is, who the candidates in your ridin...

Time to start voting in Canada's federal election! 🇨🇦

Advance voting takes place this long weekend - Fri to Mon.

Don't put your faith in the polls. Get out and vote in this election of a lifetime - livelihoods and even the country itself are on the line. ✅

Info here: www.elections.ca/home.aspx

Registration – Elections Canada All you need to know to register to vote in the Canadian federal election, 2025.

Hey #Canada, advance voting is happening from April 18th to 21st from 9 am to 9 pm. Go vote and then treat yourself to some chocolate. #cdnpoli #elbowsup #election

Also if you aren't sure if you are registered to vote, FOR THE LOVE OF GORD DOWNIE FOUND OUT NOW!

www.elections.ca/content2.asp...