Bird City Wisconsin

In 2016 the City of Amery was recognized with the Bird City USA award. The City is committed to protecting environmentally sensitive areas and wildlife habitats to promote the quality of the natural ecosystem as well as for livability, environmental health, and economic development as stated in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan.  York Park, offering 40 acres of mixed hardwood forest, wetland and undeveloped lake shore, is a part of the Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail and is one of thirteen parks in the city system. City ordinances  prohibits any person from disturbing any bird's nests or eggs. The City will also began recognizing International Migratory Bird Day, starting in 2016.