Welcome to the Bird Capital of Canada.
Delta council on Monday generally supported an idea put forward by Myles Lamont, a Surrey-based biologist, to identify Boundary Bay and the lower Fraser Estuary as the Bird Capital of Canada. It鈥檚 an idea that鈥檚 already gained enthusiastic support from several organizations including the Delta Naturalists Society.
Delta council generally supported an idea to identify Boundary Bay and the lower Fraser Estuary as the Bird Capital of Canada. (Photo: FILE/Delta Optimist)
The idea, which includes road signage, a phone app and online outreach, is to increase public awareness of the significance of the for migratory birds.
Delta staff will gather more information at how to possibly support the campaign and report back to council.
According to the , signage would help start conversations about birds for the millions of people who travel through this corridor on an annual basis, and would be an effective method of potential education. Additionally, 鈥渢his project will help create a sense of pride and ownership for residents of Delta, who are fortunate to call this special place home.鈥�
The Delta Naturalists also note that with the being held in 麻豆传媒映画this August, the project would be an excellent complement to the scientific conference.
Lamont submitted other letters of support to council including the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust which noted, 鈥淎s the Fraser River Estuary is a wetland of international significance for migratory birds, increasing public awareness will better ensure its conservation for years to come.鈥� The trust is using the term 鈥淏ird and Raptor Capital of Canada.鈥�
Delta staff have also invited Lamont to Delta鈥檚 next Business Sustainability Group meeting to further discuss his proposals with business and tourism stakeholders.
