Education and outreach for a Bird Friendly Community depends not just on the efforts of the Bird Friendly team but also in the town in general. There may be a spot for you as an individual or your organization to help out!
An Advance Poll - Election Kickoff event will occur at Devon Community Awareness Night September 4, 2024 at the Community Center from 6 to 7:30 PM.
Bird Friendly Devon is Electing an Official Town Bird, which will be recognized by the Devon Town Council. Devon’s Town Bird will be selected through an election process by Devon residents and Devon School Students.
Selection Process for Devon's Official Town Bird
The Official Devon Town Bird will be selected by voting for one of 8 finalists by the following methods:
All Students and Residents will be encouraged to vote only once. There will also be a prize draw from among the voters who participate in the Advance Poll -Election Kickoff held at the Devon Community Awareness event on September 4, 2024 at the Devon Community Center from 6 to 7:30
Pre-selection of 8 Finalists was completed by the Devon Bird Team / Devon Nature Club using the following criteria:
The 8 Finalists for Devon Town Bird are:
There are two World Migratory Bird Days each year, one is the second Saturday in May, and the other is the second Saturday in October. The Town of Devon Bird Team holds events in the spring and in the fall each year, celebrating Birds and their protection. More information on World Migratory Bird Day can be found at:
Individuals and community groups can help mitigate loss and protect our birds as they are a key part of a healthy environment. Below are links to brochures that feature valuable “did you know” and “what you can do” information that makes it easy for everyone to do something to help protect our bird populations:
Bird Friendly coffee comes from family farms in Latin America that provide good, forest-like habitat for birds. Rather than being grown on farms that have been cleared of vegetation, Bird Friendly coffees are planted under a canopy of trees. These trees provide the shelter, food and homes that migratory and local birds need to survive and thrive. Bird friendly coffee is available at:
There are many ways in which you can become involved in Bird Friendly programs in and around Devon. Below are links to some of these activities:
Devon-Calmar Christmas Bird Count – contact Doug Macaulay at mothman@telus.net
If you have any questions about Devon's Bird Friendly initiative, please email our Devon Bird Team at: reynodo@shaw.ca.