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You Can Help Save Millions of Lives

It is heartbreaking to learn that as many as 2 billion birds die each year as a result of smashing into windows across North America. You may have read about these tragedies in the spring issue of ON Nature magazine.

There is no question that this is a very serious issue – especially since these deaths are easily prevented. That is why we are taking real action for migratory birds. With lawyers from Ecojustice, we have launched a lawsuit against developers. Between 2000 and 2006, 465 ruby-throated hummingbirds were killed by one building alone. Each year, bird strikes kill over 1 million birds in Toronto. You can read more about this lawsuit here.

We believe more needs to be done to create a better understanding of how simple it is to save the lives of millions of birds every year. So we have also taken a fresh and light hearted approach to this very serious issue.

We asked our friend ‘RUBY’ to tell us about the treacherous journey north from Costa Rica to Ontario’s Boreal Forest. Please take a moment to marvel in the incredible journey Ruby makes each year. Together we can help more birds like Ruby get home.

You are an important part of Ruby’s story. When you support Ontario Nature your voice is added to ours and we are able to take stronger positions on issues like this one. Your gift today will help with our current lawsuit, and will help us continue to insist on responsible development in our province. Raise your voice with us today and speak up for migrating birds.

Please, give as generously as you can.

Yours Truly,

Caroline Schultz

Ontario Nature

Executive Director

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