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Bird-NBS
I am Boglárka Amrein Tamásné Miskolczi, the founder of the Ecological Farm and Bird-Nest Box Station and the developer of the Bird-Human Cooperation System.
For the past ten years, I have built my chemical-free farm in the middle of nowhere as a seemingly impossible business with the work of my two hands. I got to know the rules of living together with nature, I experienced how to create a balance between people and their environment, and I learned how to be a part of the highly complicated - but all the more remarkable - system of our environment.
This fantastic journey led to the creation of the Bird-Human Cooperation System. To the vision of a coexistence in which man and his environment can live side by side under the principle of mutual benefit, in which the practice of agriculture and food production is based on our already given resources: to the many valuable creatures living around us, especially our birds, who help our future prosperity in many areas.
I am convinced that the bird-human cooperation approach and the practical system developed can connect a wide range of nature-centered tendencies: agroecological solutions, regenerative agricultural objectives and sustainable food production systems.
My goal is that the connections discovered during my work can transform social thinking and action toward a more systemic, long-term perspective. I am trying to perfect the possibilities of a production system that is realized in practice (that is, feasible), which brings to the surface the possibilities of close coexistence and cooperation between man and the animal world.
Children and Youth Healing Space
Children and Youth Healing Space is a place for children and youth from all walks of life, with a special focus on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit populations. Their goal is to provide cultural teachings, ceremonies and understanding to First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and youth while making these available to allies and those who need healing and support.
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society was founded in 1957. It became a BirdLife International Partner in 2013, a member of The East Asian - Australasian Flyway Partnership in 2020 and a member of International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) in 2022. It is also a public charitable organization in Hong Kong. HKBWS promotes appreciation and protection of birds and their habitats through research, habitat management, education, and conservation advocacy to achieve the vision of “People and birds living in harmony as nature continues to thrive.”
Teton Raptor Center
Teton Raptor Center is a non-profit organization advancing raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation. Through our work, each year: tens of thousands of people attend one of our programs where they learn how they can protect raptors; raptor knowledge is advanced through collaborative research; and dozens of raptors are admitted and receive the best care available.
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Hannah and Erik Go Birding
Hannah and Erik define birding as the places you go, people you meet, and birds you see. On their podcast, they share their adventures and sometimes misadventures, seek to demystify birding, interview a variety of folks on birding-adjacent topics, and encourage you to go out and have your own birding adventures, near or far. Check out Hannah and Erik Go Birding on any podcasting service, appropriate for all ages, birding levels, and interests
GreenUP
For more than 30 years, GreenUP has been Peterborough region’s leading organization focused on climate action, environmental education, and community resilience. A non-profit charitable organization, our mission is to inspire and empower environmentally healthy and sustainable action. We offer impactful hands-on environmental education programs, lead inspiring projects that showcase the potential for green, healthy, and active neighbourhoods, and coordinate events and campaigns that enable collaborative action and civic participation. GreenUP offers a large number of inspiring programs throughout the year.
SOS Save Our Songbirds
Major bird and nature conservation organizations launched SOS Save Our Songbirds in March 2023 to raise awareness of birds’ dire situation and spur action at home. By providing basic Wisconsin-tailored information, hands-on events and discounts to help people make small changes at home, we’re growing the chorus helping birds in Wisconsin.
Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre
The Hilliardton Marsh Research & Education Centre provides opportunities for school groups and the general public to learn about birds and wetlands. We facilitate and conduct research about the marsh, birds, & wildlife that make it their home. Explore nature at the 1800 acre provincially significant Hilliardton Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area. Home to over 600 species of waterfowl, songbirds, mammals, fish and plant life. The Hilliardton Marsh was constructed by Ducks Unlimited in 1996 and it has been a site for migration monitoring since then.
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Nature's Vein Wildlife Rescue
At Nature’s Vein Wildlife Rescue we strive to provide a better world for all who live in it by connecting people to the environment and the creatures around them. Through education, we unite the bonds between man and nature that have long since been forgotten.
Missouri River Bird Observatory
The Missouri River Bird Observatory is dedicated to the conservation of birds and all wildlife through science, education, and advocacy.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada is one of the oldest national nature conservation charities in Canada. For 80 years, Nature Canada has helped protect over 110 million acres of parks and wildlife areas in Canada and countless species. Our mission is to protect and conserve wildlife and their habitats in Canada by engaging people and advocating on behalf of nature. Today, Nature Canada represents a network of over 100,000 members and supporters and more than 900 nature organizations.
Birds Canada
Birds Canada is the country’s only national organization dedicated to bird conservation. Our mission is to drive action to increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of birds in Canada. Every day, our thousands of caring donors, more than 70 passionate staff, and over 70,000 outstanding volunteers are taking action. Together, we are Canada’s voice for birds. Learn more at birdscanada.org
FLAP Canada
Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) Canada is a registered Canadian charity widely recognized as the pre-eminent authority on the bird-building collision issue. For almost 30 years, FLAP Canada has worked tirelessly to safeguard migratory birds in the built environment through advocacy, education, policy development, research, and bird rescue. Together with our network of partners, FLAP Canada reaches tens of thousands of people across the globe each year to promote bird-safe practices and engage citizens in on-the-ground conservation. FLAP Canada works with industry professionals, researchers, wildlife conservation groups, government agencies and members of the public to fulfill our mission of keeping birds safe.
For more information, visit flap.org and birdsafe.ca.
Safe Wings Ottawa
Safe Wings Ottawa is a program of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club that aims to reduce bird mortality from window collisions through research, prevention and rescue. Its mission is to learn more about the extent of the problem in Ottawa, raise awareness about the causes of window strikes and to encourage effective solutions. Their volunteers monitor buildings to document collisions, rescue injured birds, and collect dead ones for scientific purposes. They also educate the public and advise owners of commercial, institutional and residential buildings on what they can do to prevent collisions and save birds’ lives using bird-friendly window treatments, architecture and landscaping. Additionally, they offer short-term care for injured birds until they can be released or transferred to the Wild Bird Care Centre for further treatment.
The Vancouver Avian Research Centre
The Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) is a registered Canadian Charity (#82118 2656 RR0001) devoted to safeguarding birds and their habitats to ensure their long-term survival. Our mission is to nurture nature’s recovery by providing scientific research, action-driven education and conservation initiatives. In this manner, VARC fosters behavioural change in individuals, educational institutions and policymakers. Our vision is an enduring and thriving future for birds and to protect the natural world in the places where we live, work and study. Our theory of change is that by connecting individuals and policymakers to birds, they will become more aware of the impact on wildlife and take action to protect them.
Urban Wildlife Trust | Kererū Discovery
Urban Wildlife Trust (UWT) is a not-for-profit organization connecting people with urban wildlife through citizen science, technology & social media. Its aim is to help restore, sustain and enhance the mauri of urban nature, and ensure native wildlife is an integral part of people’s daily lives. New Zealand’s nature is what makes them special. Over 80% of New Zealand’s wildlife is found nowhere else on earth. Much of this occurs in National Parks and public conservation land away from people.Yet 86% of New Zealander’s live in urban areas. UWT’s mission is to deliver projects, innovation and advice to support the restoration and celebration of indigenous wildlife in towns and cities. Nature is central to creating liveable cities and cities play an important role in supporting nature.
Kererū Discovery NZ is part of UWT and was set up to help with the protection and education of one of New Zealand's most important endemic birds.
Lights Out Baltimore
Lights Out Baltimore (LOB) is a non-profit project of the Baltimore Bird Club, a chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society. LOB works with the city and local organizations to reduce light pollution and advocate for sustainable building design. Their goal is to make Baltimore safe for migratory birds by turning off decorative lighting between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. during peak migration months and advocating for bird-safe building design to make glass and windows visible to birds. Each migration season, volunteers walk downtown Baltimore to rescue injured birds from collisions and collect the dead. Injured birds are taken to Phoenix Wildlife Center and dead birds are taken to Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and John Hopkins University School of Medicine for research.
Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Haute-Côte-Nord
The Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Haute-Côte-Nord is a non-profit organisation that works with youth and young adults to help them in their social and professional life. One of the services they offer is project development. The project Save the Birds on the North shore of the St. Lawrence is funded and supported by this organisation.
Tadoussac Bird Observatory (OOT)
The Tadoussac Bird Observatory (OOT) is mainly a research program. Its mission is to acquire data on migratory bird populations and more particularly on boreal species, in order to assess their demographic trends. The Observatory also aims to train ornithologists as well as raise awareness and educate the general public about the phenomenon of migration, the ecology of the boreal forest and the bird populations that depend on it.
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) provides rescue and rehabilitation services for injured wildlife as well as wildlife education.
Indiana Audubon Society
The Indiana Audubon Society (IAS) is the oldest conservation organization continuously operating in Indiana, and is an independent statewide organization that predates the National Audubon Society. Their mission is to stimulate interest in birds and their protection; to serve the needs of youth, civic, church, schools and other groups by providing information concerning birds; and to educate the public concerning the necessity for conserving and preserving Indiana’s natural heritage, its unique flora and fauna. IAS is dedicated to fostering the appreciation of migrant and resident bird species that are present in Indiana and other regional areas of the world. The organization also strives to support educational efforts that will promote future generations continuing this tradition
Chicago Ornithological Society
All things birds in the Second City! Chicago Ornithological Society is an all volunteer run organization at the forefront of all things birds in the Chicago region since 1912. From expert guided trips to cutting edge science to avenues for action, we bring together bird enthusiasts of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds to share our love of birds and further their conservation.
Pelee Island Bird Observatory
The Pelee Island Bird Observatory is a non-profit charitable organisation devoted to the study and conservation of birds. The observatory conducts intensive migration monitoring research and breeding bird studies on Pelee Island from April to November. PIBO’s field station at Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve is open to the public in the spring and autumn, with educational programs provided to visiting school groups throughout the month of May. PIBO’s purpose is to collect and disseminate data that will help the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network that is working to understand changes taking place in the populations of migratory birds.
Elk Root Conservation
At Elk Root Conservation, our vision is a thriving fish, wildlife and human population in the Slocan Valley and Little Slocan River watershed that is functioning and sustainable. Our not-for-profit mission is to protect, restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat by example through boots-on-the-ground habitat conservation projects and by offering inclusionary and inspiring learning opportunities through research, innovation, and hands-on education at Elk Root Conservation’s Educational Demonstration Gardens. Our educational workshops focus on ecological stewardship, wildlife conservation & habitat restoration, honey bee wellness & wild pollinator gardens, sustainability, regenerative ‘beyond’ organic gardening, biodiverse farming practices and local food security.
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Green Venture
Green Venture is a community-based, non-profit organization which empowers Hamiltonians to implement greener practices in their home and community to make our city a climate champion. We directly engage and support 15,000 residents of all ages every year. Green Venture’s strategic priorities are to: 1. Reduce climate vulnerability and impacts in our community by supporting the implementation of lot-level green infrastructure which filters water and reduces runoff, 2. Engage residents to make their day to day lives greener to reduce emissions, and 3. Work with Hamilton youth to drive climate action. Green Venture has established EcoHouse, a 150-year-old historic farmhouse on a two-acre property, featuring sustainable living displays, native species gardens, a community garden, seed library, and three rain gardens.
Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation
Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation (LSWR) is a registered charity based in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. We specialize in rehabilitating birds and small mammals with the specific goal of returning these animals back to their natural environment and giving them a second chance.
Our Vision is “a balanced relationship with our wild neighbours based upon respect and appreciation.”
Our Mission is “to provide a safe place for injured and orphaned wild animals to grow and mend until they can return to their natural habitat while encouraging public tolerance and understanding of wildlife.”
Our Philosophy is essentially “if you care enough to rescue and bring in the animal, we will put in the time and energy to rehabilitate it.” Therefore we accept all wild animals brought to us, regardless of age, species, color, attitude, origin, injury, or need.
Bexar Audubon Society
Bexar Audubon Society was formed in 1983 as National Audubon Society members in Bexar County decided that our area needed a local chapter to represent the ideals of environmental protection reflected in the newly formed national organization’s mission. BAS continues the legacy of our earlier leaders in protecting habitat for birds and bringing ideas and awareness about our natural environment to both the general public and agencies throughout the area.
Vision Statement
We are a diverse and supportive community that values our natural world and works together to ensure a healthy habitat for birds, other wildlife, and people.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the conservation of habitat for birds, other wildlife, and people; support National Audubon Society’s efforts; and encourage responsible local action through education, research, and advocacy.
Assiniboine Park Conservancy
Our Vision: Assiniboine Park is a place where people share the wonders of nature in a way that inspires them to conserve it for the future.
Founded in 2008, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization responsible for the operation of Winnipeg’s historic Assiniboine Park.
The Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) is also responsible for establishing the future vision for the Park and Zoo and carrying out this transformation while protecting the Park’s cherished character and ensuring its long-term financial viability. APC has a 50-year lease with the City of Winnipeg, which owns the property and assets.
APC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders whose affection for Assiniboine Park translates into a deep sense of responsibility to our stakeholders. They provide leadership, valuable guidance, and essential connections to the communities we serve. The Board of Directors includes accomplished and respected leaders in our business, philanthropic, Indigenous, and post-secondary communities as well as representation from the City of Winnipeg.
The Leaf Canada's Diversity Gardens
The Leaf - Canada's Diversity Gardens explores the universal human connection with plants across cultures.
It will offer visitors a multi-seasonal experience and be the most visually stunning place of its kind in North America. Journey through four distinct worlds inside The Leaf. Find yourself in a vibrant display surrounded by colour, texture, and fragrance. Make friends with gentle butterflies, breathe in the aromas of the Mediterranean, and find winter respite in a tropical oasis.
Three Tree Cottage
Three Tree Cottage was created by FLAP Canada volunteer Yuko Miki to spread awareness of bird window collisions through greeting cards. She learnt that many people are not aware of the issue but found that people actually care once they know. Each of her cards has information of bird window collisions in hope that people will see the environment a bit differently to protect our feather friends. She uses the photographs she takes on her birding trips to create these cards and donates 5% of proceeds back to FLAP or to Toronto Wildlife Center where injured birds are rehabilitated.
Find her cards online at Instagram and Facebook @ThreeTreeCottage. She is also a creator of Feather Friendly cards. Her volunteer work is documented on Instagram @SaveBirdsTO.
The Raptor Center
Founded in 1974 by Dr. Gary Duke and Dr. Patrick Redig, The Raptor Center's mission is to ensure the health of raptors and the world we share. Our team are experts in the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. Our specialized hospital admits over 1,000 birds of prey each year with the goal of rehabilitation and release back to the wild. Additionally, we train future generations of veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators, conduct ground breaking research into raptors and the environment, and educate and inspire thousands of people each year through our unique educational programming.
Sharon Audubon Center
As part of Audubon Connecticut, a state office of the National Audubon Society and the Atlantic Flyway, Sharon Audubon Center's mission is to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. We steward four nature sanctuaries and more than 2,100 primarily wooded acres in Northwestern Connecticut. We serve our community as an engaging nature education center, Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, and the hub for Audubon’s Forests conservation work in Connecticut. Visitors are welcome to enjoy trails, live animal exhibits, nature programs, and conservation-themed events throughout the year.
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Fort Whyte Alive
Through our 660-acre reclaimed urban green space, Fort Whyte Alive brings people together to share unforgettable experiences and build sustainable relationships with nature and each other. Learn more at FortWhyte.org
Salthaven West
Salthaven West is a registered charitable Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre located in Regina, Saskatchewan. We strive to promote the wellbeing of wildlife and their habitats through the rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife and through public education. We admit and care for over 1,500 wild birds, mammals, reptiles, & amphibians each year. Our goal is to release healthy wild animals back into their natural environments and educate communities on how we can live harmoniously with our wild friends.
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Bird Safe Philly
Bird Safe Philly is a program that aims to bring awareness of bird collisions due to the built environment and work in partnership with the greater Philadelphia community to implement solutions to prevent such collisions. Bird Safe Philly was developed by five partnering organizations, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, National Audubon Society, Valley Forge Audubon Society, and Wyncote Audubon Society and designed to help protect native birds in from a variety of issues that can harm birds in urban areas, particularly collisions. Bird Safe Philly was created in response to a mass collision event that occurred on October 2, 2020, in which thousands of migratory birds died after colliding with buildings in Center City, Philadelphia.
Black River Audubon Society
Established in 1958, members of Black River Audubon Society (BRAS) are committed to protecting birds and other wildlife while preserving their ecosystems and natural environment in our community. We are a membership organization dedicated to protecting our environment through conservation, education, and advocacy.
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Birding by Bus
Marc and Eliana’s passion for birds, conversation and the environment serve as inspiration for their social media platform, “Birding by Bus,” which documents not only their personal conservation initiatives, but also their love of the natural world. The duo regularly participates in birding festivals and leads birding tours throughout the United States and abroad. Their mission to discover the diverse bird populations and wild habitats of North America has led them on a 25,000-mile road trip across the United States in their 1978 VW Bus. When they’re not travelling, you can find Marc and Eliana in Miami, Florida, where they have an extensive native plant and butterfly garden, which has attracted over 100 different bird species to date! This native plant garden supports both the local and migrating bird populations that pass through the city, and they’re passionate about making their space birdsafe.
Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre
Salthaven is committed to rescuing and rehabilitating injured, sick and orphaned animals and operates two centres in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Brian Salt, Salthaven’s founder, is certified by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) in Advanced Clinical Pathology. He takes pride in providing quality animal care and is an active member of the National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association (NWRA) and the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE). Salthaven’s volunteers undergo specialized training to repair wings, broken bones, and assist animals in rebuilding their strength. Salthaven practices bird-friendly advocacy through not only leading by example, but also offering educational resources.
Brendon Samuels
Brendon Samuels is a PhD student in the Department of Biology at Western University. He is conducting research on how the avian visual system contributes to the risk of bird-window collisions. Brendon holds a Master of Science in neuroscience and a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Brendon is interested in identifying the physical features of window treatments that lead to successful visual detection and avoidance by birds to improve the overall understanding of pre-collision behaviour. Brendon is currently working on developing new methods for simulating bird-window collisions and studying the occurrence of collisions at real buildings. Brendon volunteers with Fatal Light Awareness Program, FLAP Canada and other organizations in the environmental sector, and advocates for policies to address the bird-window collision issues at both the local and provincial level.
Sustainability Champion Award: Brendon Samuels, PhD student at Western University
Recognized for his extensive environmental work in the community including helping London become a bird-friendly city and educating students about biodiversity and climate change mitigation.
Heidi Trudell
Heidi Trudell is a biologist turned bird safe building consultant who has focused on anthropogenic causes of bird mortality since 2003. Her work spans from wind farms in Texas to windows in IL and MI, with consulting projects as far away as Korea. Her passion for bird conservation has led her to serve on Safe Passage committees for the Bird Center of Washtenaw County, Washtenaw Audubon, Detroit Audubon, and Black Swamp Bird Observatory. To learn more about her work, find her at justsavebirds.com and her Facebook groups: Just Save Birds, and Dead Birds 4 Science!
