Co-authored by SER-WC Director Erin Roberts, “Dogs and migratory birds within Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in the Greater Victoria Area” is hot off the presses from the Canadian Wildlife Service.

Disturbance of birds by dogs at large was documented in all study areas and poses a potentially large effect on migratory bird populations. Further research, compliance promotion opportunities, and collaborative management are needed.

Read the full report here: CW66-776-2022-eng Dogs and migratory birds [PDF, 8.8 MB]