What is International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD)? IMBD celebrates and brings attention to one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas – bird migration. Bird Day is celebrated in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird conservation. Citizens who are enthusiastic about birds, informed about threats, and empowered to become involved in addressing those threats, can make a tremendous contribution to maintaining healthy bird populations. By modeling what can be done and involving people, their interest and involvement in stewardship can grow. One of the most successful vehicles for public education on migratory birds is International Migratory Bird Day(IMBD). Across the Americas Bird Day events are providing great ways for people to get involved.
Join the Westport River Watershed Alliance in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 10 at the Lloyd Center for the Environment on Potomska Road in South Dartmouth. Learn more about our local birds and be amazed as we explore amazing facts about migration while enjoying a free, fun, family event.
Visitors will be able to learn to identify local birds, observe wild birds in their habitats, interact with live birds of prey, march in our wild bird parade, and participate in an open discussion with entertaining guest speaker Ray Brown as he discusses the “Magic of Migrationâ€.
International Migratory Bird Day is an annual event to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation. The theme for IMBD 2014 is Why Birds Matter. Not everyone is aware of the diversity of birds around the world, the amazing migrations some take, and the phenomenal range of behaviors, plumages, and songs they exhibit. International Migratory Bird Day 2014 shares the many ways in which birds matter to the earth, to ecosystems, and of course, to us.
This event is supported by a grant from Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance. For more information visit www.westportwatershed.org.
