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Bird City committee in Big Rapids outlines program requirements and summer events
Summary
Committee members described the Bird City designation and its requirements, urged recognition of World Migratory Bird Day and outlined summer events including bird walks, a speaker program and Swift Night Out to engage residents of all skill levels.
A Bird City committee briefing in Big Rapids outlined how the community earned a Bird City designation and invited residents to participate in a series of upcoming birding events.
Committee member said the Bird City application lists more than 90 bird-friendly actions and that communities must complete at least 10 to qualify, spanning four categories: habitat, education, threats to birds and sustainability. “There are over 90 bird friendly, actions on the application, and we ask that a community complete at least 10 of those,” the committee member said.
Organizers said the designation is designed to both educate residents and make measurable…
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