We are happy to announce that as of March 2023 King Township has been officially certified by Nature Canada as a Bird Friendly City. This certification means that we have met the standards regarding: reducing threats to birds in King Township, protecting and restoring natural habitat, increasing climate resiliency, and actively engaging the community through education and outreach!
Cold Creek Conservation Area
Cold Creek Conservation Area is a key migratory location for all type of birds, including the Bobo Link and Blue Birds. This area was key in acquiring the Bird City Certification!
The Cold Creek Conservation Area is dedicated to conserving native bird species and actively engaging the community through education and outreach; including the formation of a Bird Team.
To learn more about birds at the Cold Creek Conservation Area visit HERE, and to learn more about the most common bird species found at Cold Creek click the link below!
World Bird Migratory Day
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is held on the second Saturday in May and in October each year. WMBD is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. Every year people around the world take action and organize public events such as bird festivals, education programmes, exhibitions, and bird-watching excursions to celebrate WMBD.
All these activities can also be undertaken at any time of the year as different countries and regions observe the peak of migrations at different times. However, the main days for international celebrations are always on the second Saturday in May and October.
Join an event near you! Or create your own bird watching event! For more details on World Bird Migratory Day click HERE.
Announcements
"The Township of King is honoured to receive Bird Friendly City Certificate through Nature Canada's certification program. Certification is earned by creating and maintaining an environment where birds can thrive. King has done this through a variety of sustainable practices that include: developing pollinator gardens, promoting healthy bird habitats, promoting birding opportunities at Cold Creek Conservation Area, and partnering with Dufferin Marsh, a migratory bird stop-over site. We thank Nature Canada for recognizing that King is a place where birds can be seen and enjoyed, where there is commitment to birds thriving in the future in this community."
- Mayor Steve Pellegrini, Township of King
