Published April 12, 2023 12:08 p.m. ET
Updated April 12, 2023 12:34 p.m. ET
The city’s main bird, the Tufted Titmouse, is on the front of the birding guide in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)
The City of Windsor has actually revealed its main bird.
The Tufted Titmouse, a songbird frequently identified at Ojibway Park, was revealed as the city’s bird on Wednesday.
The city partnered with Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) to begin birding season in Windsor-Essex at the Ojibway Prairie Complex with 2 unique statements.The 2nd statement was TWEPI released its birding guide.
Windsor was just recently called Canada’s 16th Bird-Friendly City by Nature Canada, getting the classification for executing bird-friendly policies and actions to help birds flourish in the city.
“As Windsor continues on the path to working with upper levels of government and stakeholders to create the Ojibway National Urban Park, it is more important than ever to highlight some of the animal and plant species, including the Tufted Titmouse, that make this area incredibly unique to this region, and in Canada,” says mayor Drew Dilkens.
The Tufted Titmouse is a unique songbird with strong ties to oak forest and oak savanna. As such, Windsor is among the couple of locations in Canada that this really social and singing bird can call home. In Canada, this bird is just discovered in Southern Ontario.
“The Tufted Titmouse’s range has been expanding across Southern Ontario, and as such they remind us of the importance of urban bird stewardship, monitoring, and awareness,” says Autumn Jordan, metropolitan nature organizer, Nature Canada.
The city parks department says they anticipate continued cooperation on occasions and efforts, and to highlighting and commemorating the Tufted Titmouse.
“The Parks Department proudly invites residents and visitors, including bird enthusiasts, to experience over 200 parks and 170-plus kilometres of multi-use trails, plus over 2,500 acres of greenspace,” says James Chacko, executive director of parks and centers.
The birds make their nests in natural holes and cavities left by woodpeckers. These birds can be discovered in the oak forest natural locations that are distinct to Windsor, such as Optimist Memorial Park and the Ojibway Prairie Complex.
As part of TWEPI’s yearly Best of Windsor Essex Awards procedure this year, homeowners chose and voted on 5 finalists. The Tufted Titmouse scored high with homeowners and gotten City assistance from Parks due to it being distinct to the neighborhood, and it vanquished the Peregrine Falcon, Common Nighthawk, Black-topped Chickadee, and the Northern Cardinal.
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island’s New Birding Guide
TWEPI was on hand to launch the brand-new Birding Guide – the premier resource for birding in Windsor and Essex County, from the passionate birder to the amateur.
“The Tufted Titmouse, a songbird often spotted at Ojibway Park and other nature centres, is prominently featured on the cover of this year’s guide, and through this initiative, we look forward to drawing more visitation to the area from outdoor aficionados, including our fine feathered friends,” says TWEPI CEO Gordon Orr.
In the guide, visitors and residents alike can learn more about why we are a birding migration capital, which types they can see, and where to find them as they explore our location throughout the year. In addition, the guide likewise profiles birding all season long, emperor butterfly season, and birding-inspired presents to buy as you explore our natural locations.
The guide is produced in assessment with TWEPI’s partners at Ojibway Nature Centre, Essex Region Conservation Authority, Pelee Island Bird Observatory and Parks Canada. A digital edition of the Birding Guide is available at www.visitwindsoressex.com/birding.
The Tufted Titmouse, a songbird frequently identified at Ojibway Park, was revealed as the city’s bird on Wednesday.
The city partnered with Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) to begin birding season in Windsor-Essex at the Ojibway Prairie Complex with 2 unique statements.The 2nd statement was TWEPI released its birding guide.
Windsor was just recently called Canada’s 16th Bird-Friendly City by Nature Canada, getting the classification for executing bird-friendly policies and actions to help birds flourish in the city.
“As Windsor advances the course to dealing with upper levels of federal government and stakeholders to develop the Ojibway National Urban Park, it is more crucial than ever to highlight a few of the animal and plant types, consisting of the Tufted Titmouse, that make this location extremely distinct to this area, and in Canada,” says mayor Drew Dilkens.
The Tufted Titmouse is a unique songbird with strong ties to oak forest and oak savanna. As such, Windsor is among the couple of locations in Canada that this really social and singing bird can call home. In Canada, this bird is just discovered in Southern Ontario.
“The Tufted Titmouse's variety has actually been broadening throughout Southern Ontario, and as such they advise us of the value of metropolitan bird stewardship, tracking, and awareness,” says Autumn Jordan, metropolitan nature organizer, Nature Canada.
The city parks department says they anticipate continued cooperation on occasions and efforts, and to highlighting and commemorating the Tufted Titmouse.
“The Parks Department happily welcomes homeowners and visitors, consisting of bird lovers, to experience over 200 parks and 170-plus kilometres of multi-use routes, plus over 2,500 acres of greenspace,” says James Chacko, executive director of parks and centers.
The birds make their nests in natural holes and cavities left by woodpeckers. These birds can be discovered in the oak forest natural locations that are distinct to Windsor, such as Optimist Memorial Park and the Ojibway Prairie Complex.
As part of TWEPI’s yearly Best of Windsor Essex Awards procedure this year, homeowners chose and voted on 5 finalists. The Tufted Titmouse scored high with homeowners and gotten City assistance from Parks due to it being distinct to the neighborhood, and it vanquished the Peregrine Falcon, Common Nighthawk, Black-topped Chickadee, and the Northern Cardinal.
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island’s New Birding Guide
TWEPI was on hand to launch the brand-new Birding Guide – the premier resource for birding in Windsor and Essex County, from the passionate birder to the amateur.
“The Tufted Titmouse, a songbird frequently identified at Ojibway Park and other nature centres, is plainly included on the cover of this year’s guide, and through this effort, we anticipate drawing more visitation to the location from outside connoisseurs, including our great feathered buddies,” says TWEPI CEO Gordon Orr.
In the guide, visitors and residents alike can learn more about why we are a birding migration capital, which types they can see, and where to find them as they explore our location throughout the year. In addition, the guide likewise profiles birding all season long, emperor butterfly season, and birding-inspired presents to buy as you explore our natural locations.
The guide is produced in assessment with TWEPI’s partners at Ojibway Nature Centre, Essex Region Conservation Authority, Pelee Island Bird Observatory and Parks Canada. A digital edition of the Birding Guide is available at www.visitwindsoressex.com/birding.
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