WILLOWDALE BIRD CELEBRATION

Saturday, May 1, 2021 8:00 AM 08:00
Saturday, May 15, 2021 9:00 PM 21:00

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You’re Invited - Willowdale Bird Celebration ~ Spring, 2021!

· Celebrate Willowdale birds this spring! Proudly part of the Toronto Bird Celebration, we’re going virtual for the 2021 edition. Everyone is welcome - no experience needed!

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Something for everyone: Check out The Roost for videos, podcasts, free courses, identification guides, fun ideas, family activities, and more.

o Children’s corner: download bird colouring pages and other great ideas!

o Yard Bird Bingo: Explore all about birds with the Yard Bird Bingo discovery card.

o Aged 12 and under? Send us Bird Bingo stories. Tell us what you saw and where for at least 4 bingo squares by May 6 for a chance to win PRIZES[1]; donated by:

Emma Biggs - Gardening Book

Loblaws Empress Walk - Bird Feeder and seed

Birds Canada - Calendars

Community Sponsors - Hummingbird Feeder

May 8, 2021, 10 a.m., “Meet Willowdale Birds” - A Virtual Zoom Event! Register at https://willowdale-bird-celebration.eventbrite.ca and we’ll send you the Zoom link. Willowdale is home to hundreds of bird species - and to Birds Canada President, Steven Price. Meet Steven and be surprised by some amazing birds that visit Willowdale during spring migration. Learn where to look! Bring your questions!

· Ready to see some Willowdale Birds?

o Look from your windows, in your backyards, nearby green spaces or local parks.

o Find some of The Common Birds of Toronto.

o Download a Toronto birds check list, pages 46-47.

o Send us an email to tell us what species you see in Willowdale this spring!

We’ll post prize winners, species seen in Willowdale, stories, tips and resources. Contact us for more information or any questions.

· Contact Us: Willowdale Bird Celebration at willowdalebirds@gmail.com

Supported by Willowdale Community Associations

[1] email bingo card stories to willowdalebirds@gmail.com by midnight on Thursday May 6, 2021, ages 12 and under only, must be resident of Willowdale (City of Toronto Ward 18); prizes will be drawn LIVE during the Special Event on Saturday May 8, 2021 at 10am, click here to register for the event.