When insects attack trees in the Boreal Forest, who comes to the rescue? Birds like the Magnolia Warbler, this week’s boreal bird. The boreal provides the nesting ground for millions of birds, and in return the birds feast on summertime bugs like caterpillars and budworms that wreak havoc on trees if left unchecked. Birds need the boreal, and the boreal needs birds! More at https://www.borealconservation.org/north-americas-bird-nursery | Boreal Conservation

The Andes Mountains of Colombia might seem far away for a tiny Canada Warbler, but it’s no match for this ambitious bird! Each year, this migratory species makes the trip from its winter home in the Andes to its summer nesting grounds in the Boreal -- crossing thousands of miles, traversing oceans, and passing through many of our backyards on its journey. Just one of many migratory birds that relies on BOTH of these locations for its survival, and another reminder of why we need to collaborate o

Does the week feel long already? Then turn up the volume and let the sounds of the Blackpoll Warbler ease you into the day. One of over 300 bird species that nest in Canada's Boreal Forest. | Boreal Conservation