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Burlington Successfully Renews Bird Friendly Certification

May 22, 2024

Every year, the International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on May 22 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. In 2024, Nature Canada chose May 22 to announce the City of Burlington’s Bird Friendly City Certification renewal at the Intermediate level. As noted in a previous Take Action Burlington post, the City first … More Burlington Successfully Renews Bird Friendly Certification

A Fun and Affordable Way to Stop Birds from Hitting Windows

August 25, 2023

On May 1, we published a blog post submitted by a Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington team member titled “May is for the birds” about the spring bird migration including where and when to watch birds and how you can take action for birds as they migrate. Tips included turning off non-essential lighting or closing curtains … More A Fun and Affordable Way to Stop Birds from Hitting Windows

Blackburnian Warbler perched on a tree

May is for the Birds

May 1, 2023

Now is the time to see the amazing natural event that is annual spring bird migration! Spring migration begins in mid-March and ramps up through April, before peaking in mid-May with the arrival of the colourful warblers. Some birds are returning to the Burlington area to choose a breeding territory, while others stop over briefly … More May is for the Birds