Guidelines to reduce risk to migratory birds

Legal obligations, reducing risks to migratory birds, specific considerations.

Nesting periods

General nesting periods, maps of nesting zones, Project NestWatch.

Birds at sea

Seabird bycatch, potential high-density areas, legal protection.

Seabird and waterbird colonies

Disturbance of breeding colonies, legal protection, buffer zones, harmful substances.

Beneficial management practices

Beneficial management practices, guiding principles, measures to reduce risk.

Bird collisions with glass windows

Frequently Asked Questions on Bird Collisions with Glass Windows

Public awareness

• The chimney swift... coming to a chimney near you
• Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) in sandpits and quarries

Research, statistics and data

• Recent research on human-induced bird mortality in Canada
• Birds oiled at sea