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About us

NatureCounts is an open data platform by Birds Canada that collects, interprets, and shares biodiversity data. It is a critical link between those who collect data and those who can use it for conservation and research.

Good, accessible data is key to reversing population declines and halting biodiversity loss. NatureCounts aims to get the right data into the hands of the right people to make a difference.

248 million records
35,000 Data downloads
4,000 Supported publications
924 Datasets
How it works
NatureCounts Drives Conservation Through Data
NatureCounts serves a diverse group of people. Data contributors collect or share data through the NatureCounts platform. Data users access those data for research and conservation, either in its raw form or through analyses and decision-support tools.
Collect
Citizen Scientists and researchers collect data.
Interpret
NatureCounts tools help transform data into knowledge.
Share
Conservation actors use these data and tools to help birds and their habitats.
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Sharing data for conservation research

With hundreds of millions of biodiversity records, NatureCounts is an invaluable tool for researchers and conservation actors.
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Supporting data collection

NatureCounts supports Citizen Science and research projects by facilitating easy, reliable data collection with innovative tools like the NatureCounts app.
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Assessing the State of Canada's birds

The State of Canada's Birds combines data from NatureCounts with expert analysis to report on the status and trends of all birds in Canada.
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Archiving biodiversity data

NatureCounts securely hosts both new and historic biodiversity data, facilitating access and safeguarding the data for future use.
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Empowering people for conservation

NatureCounts aims to provide the information, tools, and resources that users need to be effective in their conservation work.
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NatureCounts News & Updates
NatureCounts on The Warblers

Learn what NatureCounts is, how it works, and why it matters on this episode of The Warblers podcast.

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The State of Canada's Birds

How are Canada's birds doing? The State of Canada's Birds uses expert analysis and over 50 years of data to find out. Learn more in this blog post.

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New Tools for Accessing Data

New tools on the NatureCounts website make it easier than ever to access data. Learn how to get started in this short video.

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Supported By

NatureCounts aims to provide free and open access to software and data to drive conservation action. Major support for the development and maintanance of the NatureCounts platform has been provided by: