Flap Blog
Want to help rescue migratory songbirds?
April 2nd 2013
FLAP Canada is holding a spring volunteer information session on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Looking for a great organization to volunteer your time? Look no further. We are a charitable organization dedicated to migratory bird rescue. Prior knowledge of birds is…
March 21st 2013
The bodies of over 2,400 migratory birds that died in collisions with buildings while trying to navigate through our city last year will be displayed at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity, on March 21, 2013.…
CBC’s Matt Galloway speaks to reknowned ornitholgist regarding decision in migratory bird deaths in Toronto
February 13th 2013
As a result of the recent legal decision by Judge Melvyn Green in Toronto, Dr. Daniel Klem, who testified as an expert witness in the recent trial regarding migratory bird deaths spoke with Matt Galloway of the CBC. http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/episodes/2013/02/12/bird-deaths/#.URuvtuGVxT4.facebook
Precedent setting decision by judge means good news for migratory birds.
February 12th 2013
FLAP Canada For Immediate Release: February 12, 2013 FLAP Canada Urges Building Owners to Apply Bird-Safe Retrofits After Lawsuit Success Toronto, ON – In a month’s time, migratory birds will begin to fly through the Ontario region for their annual…
Legal precedent will protect migratory birds from fatal window strikes
February 12th 2013
On February 11, 2013, Judge Melvyn Green of the Ontario Court of Justice delivered a 45 page decision setting a legal precedent that will protect migratory birds from lethal collisions with highly reflective windows. Read more at :http://www.ecojustice.ca/media-centre/press-releases/Legal-precedent-will-protect-migratory-birds-from-fatal-window-strikes%20
Decision on precedent setting court case due tomorrow
November 14th 2012
For those who have been following the landmark precedent setting court case against the (now former) owners of Consilium Place in Scarborough, the decision will be handed down by Justice of the Peace W. Turtle, tomorrow, Nov. 14. Here are…
City of Markham proactive with bird safety
November 13th 2012
Kudos to Councillor Valerie Burke and the City of Markham for demonstrating that bird friendly buildings can be beautiful and save thousands of lives!http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/1525748–markham-finds-balancing-act-for-bird-safety
Last day of trial for FLAP witnesses
October 2nd 2012
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, starting at 10 am, final submissions will be presented in the Ecojustice v Cadillac Fairview trial. Please show FLAP your support by coming to Toronto Old City Hall, 60 Queen St. W., 2nd Floor, room 121. Close…
Response to Fall appeal
August 28th 2012
We would like to thank all those who responded so generously to our recent fall appeal. Your continued support for the work we do and the dedication of our awesome volunteers is what keeps us going. Next year we will…
Listen to or read 2 recent articles on National Public Radio
August 10th 2012
Two recent articles/interviews by Christopher Joyce on National Public Radio (NPR) indicate that there is a growing trend with some architects to design bird friendly buildings, after they recognise that poor design can be lethal to millions of migratory birds…
