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Last updated: May 4, 2026

These terms govern your use of sparrowdock.org and its content. By accessing the site, you agree to the conditions set out below.

Nature of the Content

SparrowDock publishes reference material on bird watching, ornithology, and avian ecology in Canada. The content is intended for informational and educational use only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional ecological advice, species management guidance, or regulatory direction.

Accuracy and Updates

We make reasonable efforts to keep species data, range maps, and habitat descriptions current. However, ornithological knowledge evolves and local conditions vary. Readers relying on this material for field decisions should cross-reference data with authoritative sources such as Birds Canada or provincial wildlife authorities.

Disclaimer of Liability

SparrowDock provides all content "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The site, its operators, and contributors accept no liability for errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from reliance on content published here. Use of information from this site is entirely at your own risk.

Intellectual Property

Text content on SparrowDock is the property of SparrowDock Editorial and may not be reproduced without written permission. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences — attribution and licence terms for each image are available on the respective Wikimedia Commons file pages. External links and citations remain the property of their respective owners.

User Conduct

You may not use this site to distribute spam, scrape content for commercial redistribution, or attempt to compromise the site's infrastructure. Violations may result in access being blocked.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from use of this site fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

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Email: editorial@sparrowdock.org

Phone: +1 (416) 321-0987