Our Story
Founded in 2005, NatureCounts began as a small initiative by Canadian ornithologists to track migratory patterns of birds across the country.
What started as a passion project has grown into Canada's most comprehensive bird monitoring program, with over 15 years of continuous data collection.
Our database now contains millions of observations from professional researchers and citizen scientists alike.
Our Mission
To provide accurate, accessible information about Canada's bird populations to support conservation efforts and public education.
Conservation
Identify species at risk and support protection initiatives
Research
Maintain rigorous scientific standards for data collection
Education
Make bird science accessible to all Canadians
Our Team
Dr. Sarah Chen
Lead Ornithologist
Mark Williams
Data Scientist
Emily Rodriguez
Field Coordinator
James Wilson
Community Outreach