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HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS DISRUPTING BIRD MIGRATION
Earlier springs and habitat loss are changing migration patterns along the Pacific Flyway BHAGYASHREE CHATTERJEE
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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irds are a familiar sight in Squamish, whether it’s the majestic bald eagles circling over the estuary or sandpipers darting along the shoreline. But behind these beautiful scenes, a quiet shift is happening. According to the 2024 State of Canada’s Birds report, many bird species are experiencing changes in their migration patterns due to climate change. For Squamish, a crucial stop on the Pacific Flyway, these changes have both local and global implications. The Pacific Flyway is a major migratory bird route that stretches from Alaska to Patagonia in South America. It’s one of North America’s four main flyways, with millions of birds making the journey each spring and fall. “Birds are a window into how our ecosystems are changing,” says Christopher Di Corrado, a bird biologist based in Squamish. “And the signs are all around us.”
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BRONZED: On Saturday, for the first time in more than two decades, Capilano University Blues players got to wear a medal around their necks at the CCAA Women’s Soccer Championships. The Blues were all smiles after winning a bronze medal in the finals at Squamish’s CapU campus on Nov. 9, with a 1-0 win over PACWEST rival Vancouver Island University.
SHOREBIRDS IN DECLINE Shorebirds like sandpipers and plovers, which rely BIRDS: Continued on 2
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