Cliff Swallow on the wing. Photo by John Schwarz

Did you know that some birds like to help each other? The Cliff Swallow is an example of this; during hard times, birds will tell each other where food is, allowing the colony to thrive.

The Cliff Swallow’s population has decreased over the last 40 years at a rate of 3.3% annually. Find out how you can help save this species by signing our petition here.

Each week we introduce a new bird from the Ottawa-Gatineau area through our segment on CBC Radio’s In Town and Out. Nicolas Conroy, Nature Canada’s Conservation Intern, shares interesting facts about the birds that live in our communities. Be sure to tune-in to “Bird Tweet of the Week” on CBC Radio One 91.5 FM on Saturday mornings from 6am to 9am and listen to past episodes on our website.

This episode aired on Saturday August 8th, 2015.