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A Mural to Protect Birds Threatened by Climate Change
MU’s mural is part of the Audubon Mural Project, a Pan-American artistic
initiative that beautifies public space while raising awareness about the impacts
of climate change on bird species.
The project connects communities along the migratory path of the Lesser
Yellowlegs — a shorebird whose population is in decline. From its wintering
grounds in Chile to its nesting areas in the Canadian boreal forest, the Lesser
Yellowlegs stops over in several wetlands across Montreal during its migration.
To foster a more direct connection with local communities, the mural also
features other bird species commonly observed in the city’s parks and green
spaces, including the Barn Swallow, Mourning Warbler, Eastern Kingbird,
Red-eyed Vireo, and Canada Warbler. These birds depend on urban natural
habitats — including small neighborhood parks like Van Horne Park.
