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Bird is a community in 86-21-E, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a town. Bird is located at 56.5036°N, 94.2106°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R0B.
Bird sits as a quiet sentry amidst the northern landscape, defined by the steady, dark flow of the Limestone River. It lies 35.2 km east-north-east of Gillam, MB (from Gillam, MB: bearing 60°T), and is situated 12.2 km east-north-east of Jacam. The terrain here is shaped by the enduring presence of the boreal expanse, where the light at dusk clings to the horizon in long, bruised streaks of violet and grey. In the silence of the subarctic air, the land holds a stillness that feels ancient, suggesting a world where the earth and water have long ago reached a mute understanding. The vegetation is sparse and hardy, clinging to the damp ground with a tenacity that mirrors the resilience of the few who inhabit this remote stretch of the north. The history of Bird is tied to the industrial expansion of the region, serving as a point of transit and activity along the rail lines that cut through the wilderness. While the primary economy has historically focused on the logistical support of regional infrastructure, the life of Bird remains centered on the practicalities of surviving the harsh winters and the short, intense summers. Men and women here move with the deliberate caution of those who know the cold, their daily routines dictated by the demands of the rail and the maintenance of the line. Even in the height of the day, the presence of the Limestone River exerts a gravitational pull on the consciousness of the residents, reminding them that they reside on the edge of a vast, untamed geography.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Bird, 86-21-E, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 56.503611°N, 94.210556°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | R0B |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bird, Manitoba, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bird includes coordinates 56.503611°N, 94.210556°W, situated in 86-21-E. Postal FSA: R0B. Telephone area code: 204, 431. Timezone: Central Time (UTC−6 / −5).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.