Nature Canada has announced Saanich has been re-certified as a bird-friendly community. This certification underscores the importance of a national movement towards bird conservation in our built environments.

A total of 30 municipalities have been Bird Friendly City Certified across the country. Certification celebrates these communities’ efforts and commitment to reducing key threats to local bird populations, such as window collisions and habitat loss, while fostering public participation through conservation education and bird-safe policy engagement.

“Saanich is thrilled to receive this certification once again. It demonstrates our commitment to protecting bird habitat, reducing threats to their populations, and providing community education to help support these priorities,” says Saanich Councillor Judy Brownoff. “As a Bird Friendly City, we will continue to pursue actions to ensure Saanich remains a welcoming place for our feathered friends.”

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Municipalities looking to become Bird Friendly City Certified create volunteer bird teams where residents are engaged in protecting, monitoring and celebrating their local bird populations. Learn more about Saanich’s Bird Team which is a collaboration with Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.