Ducks Unlimited Canada

The pine warbler is unlike most of its kind. It is one of the few warblers that may overwinter in parts of southern Canada, and it is the only warbler known to regularly feed on seeds—sometimes even showing up at feeders stocked with suet and sunflower seeds. As its name suggests, the pine warbler is rarely seen far from pines. This small, olive-toned songbird depends on mature pine forests, where its steady trill is a familiar sound in late summer. #NationalForestWeek reminds us of the importance of safeguarding these ecosystems—not just for recreation and climate resilience, but for species like the pine warbler that rely on healthy, mature forests to survive. 📷 ©: Pine Warbler by Justin via iNaturalist. Licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC #FallMigration #CitizenScience #WildlifeHabitat #Conservation

National Tree Day is a reminder of the vital role forests play in our lives. 🌲 Canada’s boreal forest is a vast landscape where trees and wetlands work together to sustain communities and wildlife: ✅ Stores carbon in peatlands: Boreal peatlands lock carbon underground, keeping it out of the atmosphere and helping fight climate change. ✅ Buffers against floods and droughts: Boreal wetlands hold water during floods and release it during droughts, helping to stabilize local ecosystems and communities. ✅ Provides critical wildlife habitat: Each year, about 40% of North America’s ducks visit the boreal forest to nest and raise their young. ✅ Supports Indigenous stewardship in conservation: Ducks Unlimited Canada works with Indigenous communities to support land use planning that aligns with local conservation visions and integrates sound science, ensuring conservation decisions are sustainable, culturally respectful, and effective in supporting wetlands, wildlife, and water resources. Few wild places remain on Earth like Canada’s boreal forest. With a balanced approach, we can get conservation right—together. #NationalForestWeek #NationalTreeDay #Biodiversity #Conservation

Canada’s boreal forest is one of the world’s last great wild places. 🌲 Spanning 1.3 billion acres, it is defined by water and wildlife. Its wetlands safeguard fresh water, buffer against floods and drought, and store vast amounts of carbon—helping to mitigate the impacts climate change. More than 600 Indigenous communities call the boreal region home. For thousands of years, hunting, trapping and gathering have been central to their lives—and remain an integral part of culture today. As we mark #NationalForestWeek, we are reminded of the importance of safeguarding these landscapes—not only for wildlife and water, but for communities and future generations. 🌎 #BorealForest #WetlandConservation #IndigenousStewardship

Bottoms up! 🦆 Northern pintails, like these observed in Richmond, B.C., are often seen dabbling headfirst for food in wetlands. These ducks are among the first to migrate south each fall, marking the beginning of waterfowl hunting season. Beyond their role in hunting traditions, pintails are an important conservation priority. Highly sensitive to habitat loss and nest disturbance, their populations are monitored annually by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in collaboration with the Canadian Wildlife Service. You can contribute to conservation efforts as a citizen scientist. Join our Migration Tracker project on iNaturalist this fall and help collect the data that informs wetland conservation efforts across Canada. 👉 https://loom.ly/wiwvvLQ 📷: Northern Pintail by © John Martin via iNaturalist. Licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC #FallMigration #Waterfowl #WetlandConservation #CitizenScience #WildlifeHabitat

Big prizes. Bigger purpose. 🎉💧 Healthy wetlands are the foundation of great fishing in Canada. They keep our waters clean, fish populations thriving and outdoor traditions strong. With Hooked on Habitat, you can support wetland conservation and be entered for a chance to win these incredible grand prizes, plus be entered to win weekly draws: 👉 A 4-day Arctic fishing adventure for four with Plummers Lodges (value $27,000 CAD) 👉 TRACKER SUPER GUIDE™ boat package from Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Canada (value $24,000 CAD) 👉 Princecraft boat and Mercury Marine outboard from J&B Cycle & Marine (value $3,000+ CAD) 👉 Plus, early bird prizes remaining from Garmin and Beretta Every ticket helps conserve wetlands across Canada—and thanks to a matching partner, your impact is doubled. 🔗 Find full details to enter with or without a purchase and complete contest terms and conditions at: ducks.ca/fishing Because great fishing starts with healthy wetlands. 🌱🎣

Communities across Canada are taking action for World Cleanup Day on September 20, 2025. 🌱🌎 As part of the global cleanup effort, Ducks Unlimited Canada is activating and promoting cleanup events across Canada, focusing on the collection and proper recycling of waste, including cigarette butts and plastics, that can pose significant threats to wildlife. Whether you organize a local cleanup or participate in an event, your efforts help safeguard wildlife habitats and strengthen communities. Get involved! Organizing a cleanup is simple—and every action counts. Visit our website to learn how to participate or host an event: https://lnkd.in/eGp5bnGY #WorldCleanupDay #CommunityAction #Wildlife #Conservation

We extend our congratulations to Don and Geraldine Bettle of Passekeag Holdings Inc., recipients of the Canadian Cattle Association’s 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). 🌱 Based near Passekeag, N.B., the Bettles have farmed for nearly 50 years and continue to demonstrate exemplary stewardship of the land, water and wildlife habitat. Their commitment includes a 35-year partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada. In 1990, they partnered with DUC to restore a 78-acre wetland on their farm, which continues to provide valuable habitat in Atlantic Canada. As a Foundational Partner of TESA, and through our long-standing relationship with the Bettles, we are pleased to recognize this achievement. Their leadership in sustainable farming and conservation showcases how agricultural innovation and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exaS7KYe #EnvironmentalStewardship #SustainableAg #NewBrunswick #Conservation

This fall, join Ducks Unlimited Canada in celebrating the season of migration. Nature’s busiest travel period is underway, and you can play an active role in supporting conservation. 🦆🔍 Take part in our Migration Tracker project on iNaturalist: 👉 Sign up at iNaturalist.ca or download the app 👉 Join the Ducks Unlimited Canada Migration Tracker project 👉 Share your bird observations Your contributions help safeguard wetlands and support biodiversity by filling important knowledge gaps in conservation research. Let’s make an impact together this migration season! #CommunityScience #MigratoryBirds #Habitat

This acquisition will enhance an ecological corridor that supports biodiversity, while safeguarding community access for recreation and traditional activities.

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is excited to announce the acquisition of 41 acres (16.6 hectares) of forested wetland, upland and swamp habitat near Bidgood Park in St. John’s, N.L. This expansion will enhance an ecological corridor that supports migratory songbirds, waterfowl, moose and the endangered red crossbill, while safeguarding community access for recreation and traditional activities. “Thanks to this collaboration, Ducks Unlimited Canada will be adding forty-one acres to the Bidgood Park landscape, enhancing an ecological corridor that serves wildlife and local communities. The expanded space will mean more for the people of St. John's to enjoy and learn from. This new area will stitch wetlands and woodlands together, building a stronger whole that will help sustain migratory birds and countless other species.” - Pat Kehoe, chief conservation officer, DUC The project is generously supported by funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Natural Heritage Conservation Program; and DUC's North American partners: Fall Flights, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Read more: https://loom.ly/jBa4if8 #WetlandConservation #HealthyEcosystems #WildlifeHabitat #NewfoundlandAndLabrador