Innovations in technology reveal that many migratory birds fly farther and faster and take more varied routes than previously thought. These findings reshape the conventional understanding of bird flyways—the notion that most birds migrate along four predictable corridors. According to a new report, they also reinforce the fact that billions of birds start their migration … Read more
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) supports the federal government’s decision to extend funding for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program with an additional $10 million per year for the next three fiscal years. “Coastal wetlands are nurseries for many species including fish and birds. So, additional federal dollars to maintain and restore … Read more
Just when cattle producers, ranchers and landowners are finalizing their pasture and cropping decisions, the launch of this year’s forage incentive program offered by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Crop Production Services (CPS) Canada promises to give producers an edge when balancing production costs with best land management practices. This year’s forage incentive program facilitates … Read more
Ducks Unlimited Canada and its partners are marking a major conservation achievement by acquiring Lochaber Bay in the Outaouais, one of the ten most important wetland complexes in southern Quebec. This $4.8 million investment ensures the conservation in perpetuity of the 715 ha property, of which 75 per cent consists of wetlands. This acquisition by … Read more
