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Regina is taking another step to ensure the city remains a bird-friendly city.
Fifteen signs have been installed in parks around the city through a partnership between Bird Friendly Regina and the City of Regina to teach people how to keep birds safe.
“The installation marks another step in the City of Regina’s efforts to support bird conservation and promote a healthier, more sustainable urban environment,” read the joint statement.
People gathered at A.E. Wilson Park for the grand reveal of a sign and fun bird-related activities. (Bird Friendly Regina/submitted)
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Angela Tremka, Bird Friendly Regina committee member, said around 60 people showed up to one sign unveiling at A.E. Wilson Park.
“It was a huge hit with the community,” she said. “Our community showed up for the birds!”
People enjoyed bird-related activities and learned all about the importance of reducing human-related threats to birds and supporting the habitats where they thrive.
The sign, designed by Angela Tremka, was unveiled at A.E. Wilson Park. Each sign highlights simple actions people can take to protect birds. (Bird Friendly Regina/submitted)
The signs outline six simple actions people can take to help birds in the city — make windows safe, leave the leaves, clean up litter, use native plants, keep cats indoors and join community science.
“Each year, nearly 1 billion birds die after colliding with windows in North America — a tragedy that’s entirely preventable,” a statement from Bird Friendly Regina read.
It recommends applying a dense pattern of markings on the outside of problem windows to make glass more visible.
Leaving fallen leaves in the yard over the winter can help pollinators, insects and provide shelter and nesting materials. The leaves can be composted at the end of May, once pollinators have emerged.
“Native plants offer the best food and shelter for local birds, pollinators, and other wildlife,” the statement read. “They help create healthy, resilient ecosystems and are the most reliable choice for supporting biodiversity in your garden or green space.”
Anyone interested in bird conservation is asked to reach out to Bird Friendly Regina and share their observations with projects like eBird, Project FeederWatch and the Christmas Bird Count.
“These efforts help scientists track bird populations and identify areas where help is needed most,” it said.
The sign unveiling event was put on thanks to the City of Regina, Nature Saskatchewan, Nature Regina, Salthaven West and community members. (Bird Friendly Regina/submitted)
