Bird Friendly City
Consultation has concluded
It's official!
With 1,656 votes, you chose Black-capped Chickadee as Guelph’s official bird!
Photo credit to Katie DuncanHonourable mentions go to Chimney Swift (715 votes) and Green Heron (407 votes). Next steps – we present your official selection to Council on June 7, where hopefully Council will support our application to become a Bird Friendly City!
Why become a bird friendly city?
North American bird populations have dropped by more than 25 per cent in recent years. Domestic cats, window and car collisions, and habitat loss present hazards to birds living in urban communities.
Becoming a Bird Friendly City will raise awareness in the community about local birds and bird populations, provide science-based education and outreach, and contribute to reversing the trend of decline.
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To start with, 8 birds had been identified as potential birds to be named Guelph's official bird (look for the birds from "Kelly"). Do you have a favourite? Up-vote your favourite by clicking on your bird of choice, then clicking on the little heart (it should turn red for you). Tell us why by leaving comments.
If there is a bird that you think is THE bird to represent Guelph that we have forgotten, we want to hear about it! Please make sure there isn't a card for that bird already. If your favourite bird is missing, upload a new bird idea with a photo, if you have one, and tell us a little something about the bird in Guelph you would choose. Let's see if Guelph agrees with you!
Once this round of voting ends we will analyze the votes and comments and create a short list of 3 birds. This will be the final vote for Guelph's official bird. The bird with the most votes will be Guelph's official bird. In the event of a tie our friends from Bird Safe Guelph will choose the winning bird and get us one step closer to becoming a Bird Friendly City.
View All Ideasover 1 year ago
Pileated Woodpecker
We would like to vote for the Majestic and colourful Pileated Woodpecker. Their is evidence in the cedars that line our street that the Woodpeckers nest here. We can often hear their faint call from the forest at the bottom of our street. These birds are colourful and awesome to see. We think the Pileated would be an excellent choice for this communities bird of recognition.
over 1 year ago
Black-Capped Chickadee
I love seeing the Black-Capped Chickadee all year round at my bird feeder. They are a delight. They definitely brighten my day with their song. They look so cute and friendly and that is why I think it would be great if Black-Capped Chickadee was chosen the Bird for the Bird Friendly City
over 1 year ago
Common Merganser
This long and slender duck can be seen in Guelph year-round on the Speed and Eramosa Rivers and Guelph Lake. Common Mergansers can be distinguished from other ducks by their orange bills, short-crested round heads and ‘clean-cut’ plumage. Photo Credit - Katie Duncan
over 1 year ago
Green Heron
The secretive Green Heron can be seen along the wooded banks of the Speed and Eramosa Rivers hunting for fish. Not to be confused with its larger relative, the Great Blue Heron, the Green Heron is small and stocky with a dark reddish-brown neck. Photo Credit - Katie Duncan
over 1 year ago
Green Heron
I believe the best bird to represent Guelph would be the Green Heron. As we are an environmentally conscious city, the choice of the Green Heron would best represent both nature and the larger environment.
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