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volunteer4birds.bsky.social
Recent risk assessment updates for bird species in #Canada buff.ly/jWNDcol #Birds #SpeciesatRisk #Redlist #COSEWIC ; Read to the end to see how you can help, and learn more
@birdscanada.bsky.social
Male Bobolink Male Greater Sage-Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus - strutting his stuff (showing his courtship display) Olive-sided Flycatcher Brewer's Blackbird
February 11, 2026 at 10:33 AM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
Found only in North America, the Evening Grosbeak population has declined over the last 20 years.
More research is required. If you’re looking to help, explore: Birds Canada | Oiseaux Canada
Learn more about bird surveys at: www.canada.ca/en/environme...
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Birds
Image of a male Evening Grosbeak sitting on a Spruce branch, photo by allaboutbirds.org. Text: Evening Grosbeak. Pink circle. Vulnerable Species at Risk. The Evening Grosbeak prefers coniferous forest of North America and can be spotted year-round. Evening Grosbeaks seek out forest infested with spruce budworm, a serious peat, and leave when the infestation declines. #NSWildlifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Birds. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
February 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
Barn Swallows are ENDANGERED in Nova Scotia. The Barn Swallows population has decreased since the 1980’s. wildlifepreservation.ca/species/mari...
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Birds
Title page: Nova Scotia Wildlife Spotlight. Species at risk. Five coloured circles from left to right: Yellow is for endangered, orange is for threatened, pink is for vulnerable, violet is for extirpated, navy blue is for extinct. Image of the sky looking through trees from below. A weekly post spotlighting a different species currently at risk in Nova Scotia. #NSWildlifeSpotlight. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
January 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
jennyyeremiy.bsky.social
As Kennedy Halvorson of the @albertawilderness.bsky.social explains. Trout and Caribou population health represents ecosystem health. Eliminating Caribou habitat is eliminating human habitat. #pointofnoreturn #abpoli #ableg #speciesatrisk #economiclaw #cdnpoli #worldpoli youtube.com/shorts/auvme...
AWA conservation expert Kennedy Halvorson explains federal species laws are for human health #yyc
YouTube video by The Gravity Well with Jenny Yeremiy
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January 1, 2026 at 2:36 AM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
#BlueFeltLichen is part of a group of lichens known as cyanolichens. Appearing as a large, blue-grey, scallop-like leafy shape growing on tree bark. Growing up to 10 cm in diameter. #Cyanolichens, are sensitive to air pollution, change in moisture and acid rain.
Text: Blue Felt Lichens. Pink circle, Vulnerable Species at risk. Nova Scotia’s provincial lichen since 2022. The Blue Felt Lichen is part if a group of lichens known as cyanolichens. #NSWildlifeSpolight #BlueFeltLichens #SpeciesAtRisk. Central image is a closeup of Blue Felt Lichen, appearing light blue grey with scalloped leafy edges and red-brown dots on top. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
#Lynx are mainly found in the #CapeBreton highlands. Lynx are heavily dependent on hunting #SnowshoeHares for food; the rise and fall in Hare population impacts the Lynx population. Learn more about this wonderful animal at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3zL...

#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Lynx
Image of a map of Cape Breton Nova Scotia highlighting the areas of reported Lynx. Image of a lynx looking down from a branch of a tree. Image of a Lynx licking it’s left paw in the snow. Photo by Federico Di Dio Photography. Text: Within Nova Scotia, Lynx are found in a few areas in Cape Breton highlands. Lynx are heavily dependent on hunting Snowshoe Hares for food; their numbers are directly tied to the rise and fall in Hare population. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
Storytelling is fundamental to the Mi’kmaq culture, listen to the story of Skɨte’kmujuawti Mikjij (Spirit Road Turtle) vimeo.com/1122948419?f...

#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq #Skɨte’kmujuawtiMikjij
Top left image is of the 2025 Mi’kmaw History month poster: A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k – Storytelling and Storytellers. Figures seating around a fire. Images of birds, constellations, and the Blanding’s turtle. Right image is a Blanding’s turtle partially submerged in water. The head and top of the shell are out of water. Lower image is a close up of the Skɨte’kmujuawti Mikjij looking into a bowl from the Mi’kmaw History month poster. Text: Listen to the story of Skɨte’kmujuawti Mikjij (Spirit Road Turtle) https://vimeo.com/1122948419?fl=pl&fe=ti #NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq #SkɨtekmujuawtiMikjij. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
marine-valeria.bsky.social
Please help! #SpeciesAtRisk #Endangeredwhales #SRKW
January 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
minibubbly.bsky.social
2 little birds may delay opening of Acadia University's new nursing building

Chimney swifts, a species at risk, were spotted at the building that will be demolished
#ChimneySwifts #SpeciesAtRisk #Wolfville #NovaScotia

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
2 little birds may delay opening of Acadia University's new nursing building | CBC News
Chimney swifts, a species at risk, were spotted at the building that will be demolished to make way for the new facility.
www.cbc.ca
May 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
Snapping Turtles are VULNERABLE in Nova Scotia. Vulnerable species are sensitive to human activities or environmental circumstances.
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Turtles
Title page: Nova Scotia Wildlife Spotlight. Species at Risk. Five coloured circles from left to right: Yellow is for endangered, orange is for threatened, pink is for vulnerable, violet is for extirpated, navy blue is for extinct. Image of the sky looking through trees from below. A weekly post spotlighting a different species currently at risk in Nova Scotia. #NSWildlifeSpotlight. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM
February 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
#ChimneySwifts are ENDANGERED #SpeciesAtRisk in NS.
These birds tend to nest in urban chimneys, hence the name. Chimney Swift have brown–grey feathers with a distinguished pointed body, long narrow wings, and short tail. Their flight is described as rapid and jerky.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
Title page: Nova Scotia Wildlife Spotlight. Species at risk. Five coloured circles from left to right: Yellow is for endangered, orange is for threatened, pink is for vulnerable, violet is for extirpated, navy blue is for extinct. Image of the sky looking through trees from below. A weekly post spotlighting a different species currently at risk in Nova Scotia. #NSWildlifeSpotlight. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
jennyyeremiy.bsky.social
Only 74 Southern Resident Killer Whales remain in the wild. 📣Send your letter to the government and demand emergency orders for protection. Time is running out. nmshr.io/s/twitter/ZB...
#speciesatrisk #cdnpoli
Give the Southern Resident Killer Whales a lifeline now
Demand Cabinet implement an emergency order under the Species at Risk Act and give the Southern Residents the urgent protections they need now.
nmshr.io
August 22, 2024 at 3:36 AM
yourcier.bsky.social
Over the past year, we held the 2nd Indigenous #GraphicRecording Training Program, taught by Sam Bradd from @drawingchange.bsky.social 🎨 5 of the mentees chose to create a graphic recording of past #SpeciesAtRisk workshops. Here are some of the beautiful designs from the mentees ↓
The western chorus frog - a colourful illustrated graphic recording with lily pads and water. White bark pine - a colourful illustrated graphic recording with mountains, alpine trees, and bugs. Species at risk act recovery planning - a colourful illustrated graphic recording with a tree, a snail, and flowers. Western chorus frog - a colourful illustrated graphic recording with a frog and related text bubbles.
April 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
doryart.bsky.social
#whiteraven #ceramicarts #canadianceramics #porcelainarts #birds #doryspencerceramics #speciesatrisk #flying #motherearth
May 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
#BrookFloaters are THREATENED #SpeciesAtRisk in Nova Scotia. The freshwater mussel is a small to medium-sized that grows to 70 mm and appears as a kidney shape. The outer shell is a mixed colour of yellowish to brownish black, while the inner shell is white or bluish. #NSWildifeSpotlight
Title page: Nova Scotia Wildlife Spotlight. Species at risk. Five coloured circles from left to right: Yellow is for endangered, orange is for threatened, pink is for vulnerable, violet is for extirpated, navy blue is for extinct. Image of the sky looking through trees from below. A weekly post spotlighting a different species currently at risk in Nova Scotia. #NSWildlifeSpotlight. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
January 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
leagrie.bsky.social
Protonotary Warbler. Point Pelee NP in May 🪶🇨🇦

Bill 5 in Ontario & Federal Bill C5 are dangerous omnibus bills that will move us in the wrong direction. Write to your PM, MP and MPP today!

#birds #birding #BirdTherapy #SpeciesAtRisk
June 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
larryneufeldsk.bsky.social
Octopuses could go blind due to global warming, researchers say #Globalwarming #speciesatrisk #ClimateChange #oceans #octopuses independent.co.uk/tv/news/octopus-climate-change-global-warming-b2527075.html
April 12, 2024 at 5:54 PM
killerrabbit90.bsky.social
Antarctic seal numbers falling drastically due to melting sea ice, research shows www.theguardian.com/environment/... #Antarctic #SeaIce #MeltingGlaciers #seals #biodiversity #SpeciesAtRisk #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
Antarctic seal numbers falling drastically due to melting sea ice, research shows
British Antarctic Survey finds one breed of seal has declined by 54% since 1977
www.theguardian.com
June 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
Both male and female caribou grow antlers. Learn more by visiting www.hww.ca Hinterland: Who’s Who: Caribou. Many of Canada’s current caribou population are #ENDANGERED, #THREATENED, or #SPECIALCONCERN. The Newfoundland population is the only grouping of caribou not at risk
Left image is of a caribou, with a tan-brown coat and white tuft on its neck, drinking from a puddle. The caribou’s antlers are shedding their velvet. Right image is a map of Canada dividing the different ranges of subspecies of caribou: Horizontal red line (Grant’s Caribou- Yukon/ Alaska), Diagonal orange line (Woodland Caribou- from the Yukon all across the boreal forests to Newfoundland), Vertical Blue lines (Barren-Ground Caribou- Northwest/ Nunavut), Teal (Perry Caribou- Nunavut islands), dots (Migratory Woodland Caribou- Manitoba, Northern Ontario, and Northern Quebec), purple ( tradional zone for Perry & Barren-Ground Caribou- Nunavut islands). Text: Learn more about Qalipu (Caribou) and how to help- www.hww,ca/wildlife/mammals/caribou #NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq #Qalipu. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
October 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
the-14.com
Today more than ever, biodiversity needs single-species conservation
#Environment #Biodiversity #Conservation #SpeciesAtRisk #ClimateAction #EcoJustice #WildlifeProtection #EnvironmentalPolicy #CanadaEnvironment #NatureConservation #ProtectWildlife
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Today more than ever, biodiversity needs single-species conservation | The-14
Canada’s biodiversity is at risk as governments weaken species protections. Single-species conservation remains vital to prevent extinctions and restore balance
the-14.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
abbiodiversity.bsky.social
#Conservation of #speciesatrisk more difficult w/ added threat of frequent/intense weather events @GrasslandBio

ow.ly/UOfub
Extreme rainfall will pose a challenge for management of endangered burrowing owls in Canada
In this post Ryan Fisher discusses his paper ‘Extreme precipitation reduces reproductive output of an endangered raptor’ in the latest Issue of Journal of Applied Ecology When we think …
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February 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
mnhnovascotia.bsky.social
#CanadaWarbler are migratory birds, who winter in South America and travel to breed in various habitats like Nova Scotia. Canada Warbler seek out old forests with a mixture of a dense shrubs and an undergrowth with a various tree with limbs ideal for perching. publications.gc.ca/collections/...
Central image is a Canada Warbler perched on a branch. It is a small songbird, with grey back feathers, yellow throat and belly and yellow “spectacles” ring around the eyes, with black stripes along the neck. Text: Canda Warbler. Yellow circle. Endangered Species at Risk. Environmental protection is key to protecting the ideal habitats for Canada Warblers. Understanding more about their life cycle is key. Want to help: https://naturecanada.ca/discover-nature/endangered-species/canada-warbler #NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #CanadaWarbler. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
December 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
landcareniagara.bsky.social
LCN is turning 30 years old this February, marking 30 years of conservation, reforestation, and community engagement! Happy Birthday LCN, cheers to the next 30 years! 🥳🦇🦋 #niagaranature #environment #environmentalconservation #speciesatrisk
February 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
yourcier.bsky.social
CIER & ECCC extend a special invite to those living ~100kms of #Toronto and are interested in the #Conservation of species & ecosystems at risk in urban areas to the in-person Strategic Conservation Framework on June 17, 2025 at 9am-12pm:
www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-...

#SpeciesAtRisk
Strategic Conservation Framework Session - June 17, 2025 - A skyline of Toronto.
June 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
polresmuse.bsky.social
I 💕him! Thanks for sharing your encounter. #SpeciesAtRisk
October 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM