Canadians and nature: Birds, 2013
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Released: 2015-03-10
In 2013, one-quarter of Canadian households had bird feeders and bird houses in their yards, while 9% of households bought products such as bird identification books and binoculars or took trips to watch birds.
Generally, households in census metropolitan areas (CMAs), which are large urban areas, were less likely to have made purchases to feed or shelter birds on their property than were non-CMA households (20% compared with 36%).
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The Households and the Environment Survey asks Canadian households about their activities and behaviours with respect to the environment. It covers a wide variety of topics including water and energy consumption and conservation, hazardous products used in the home, and the household's interactions with nature. Data from the survey are used by governments to guide policies and programs, by researchers to learn more about Canadians and by individuals to see how they compare to the rest of the country.
The fact sheet "Canadians and Nature: Birds, 2013" is now available as part of the publication Enviro Fact Sheets (Catalogue number16-508-X) from the Browse by key resource module of our website under Publications.
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