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A Loon Mystery | Climate Crew | Parks Canada

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This YouTube video was produced by Parks Canada.

Good news for loons in La Mauricie! For the first time since 1987, their population is considered healthy in the park.

Thanks to long-term monitoring and conservation work, these iconic Canadian birds are making a comeback—but their success is still fragile and depends on how many chicks survive each year.

That’s why Parks Canada’s #ClimateCrew is continuing to take action—and why we need YOUR help this nesting season.

Keep your distance (100 metres or more)
Respect area closures + no stopping on islands
Report sightings to park staff, on eBird, or

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Black-crested Titmouse: Small Southern Specialty

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Black-crested Titmouse is closely related to the Tufted Titmouse, and regularly hybridizes with it where the two species’ ranges meet. This lively little specialty of central and southern Texas was considered a subspecies of Tufted Titmouse until 2002, when enough differences in the ecology, physiology, and song were identified to warrant its split into a separate species.

What does the rather odd name of “titmouse” mean, and what does it tell us about this small bird?

Read on to find out more: https://abcbirds.org/bird/black-crested-titmouse/

American Bird Conservancy stands up for

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Killer Algae Crisis: Georgia Aquarium Partners to Combat Deadly Ocean Threat

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This YouTube video was produced by the Georgia Aquarium.

Discover how the Georgia Aquarium and the Marine Mammal Care Center are working together to protect marine life from a harmful algae outbreak. These real-life ocean heroes are working hard to protect these animals and save the day.

Let’s dive in and see how teamwork and science can make a big splash for ocean life!

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help spread the word and protect our oceans!

Explore a world under the sea with our newest gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep. Plus see Whale Sharks,

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