It's the peak of the spring bird migration on Fire Island and great opportunity to observe warblers, migratory shorebirds, and early nesting barrier island birds. Bring binoculars. 3 miles roundtrip.
World Migratory Bird Day is officially coming up on May 12th, but Fond du Lac is getting an early start on the celebration.
Fond du Lac was named one of Wisconsin’s “Bird Cities” in 2012, and Laura DeGolier says “we have to put on a celebration that reminds people of the value of birds, encourage people to plant bird habitat…and we do it at this time of the year, because that’s when the birds are moving.”
Birds know no borders. Many of the species that sing to us all summer have winter homes farther south in Central or South America. Some birds just pass through, and some settle in for the summer. Whatever their destination, May is a time of year where we can see many species in our parks. World Migratory Bird Day is a celebration of the diversity of birds that live among us, and a reminder of our ability to protect these animals as they travel extraordinary distances each year.
JOIN US to Celebrate Birds!
Our 15th annual Bird Day Festival is on May 5th. Join us for "Early Bird" guided hikes around the reservoir at 6:30 a.m.; or join in one of the guided hikes later in the day! Check out all of the birds that spend their days around the reservoir, and then go play some games!
Spend your day playing games, getting your face painted, painting your favorite bird, meeting some live raptors, building a bird house, watching skits and listening to local musicians, deocrating cookies, and SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE event and open to everyone!
During our project of bird ringing to study the spring migration of birds (2018 is the 21st year of activity of our ringing station), we will also complete a detailed list of all the sightings of birds during the weekend and we will greet all the visitors of the National Park, explaining them the migration routes and the ecology of birds, and raising awareness about conservation.
The event will bring community and schools together in an educational activity with a mission to conserve Yala wetland and its habitat. The event aims to unite environment conservation clubs, environmentalist and conservation partners.
We are running Khurkh Bird ringing station in below location since 2015. This year we are planning to invite two classes of students from two nearest county high schools (Khurkh and Binder town).
Approximately, 100 students will see our ringing station during 12-13th May, they will learn about how study bird migration and bird ringing helps bird conservation.
Birdwalks timed to the World Migratory Bird Day will be organized on IBAs in three different regions of Uzbekistan. On IBA ‘Dalverzin hunting-management area’, for instance, birdwalks for local people and visitors of this site will be focused on breeding biome species of the unique riparian forest. This event will be in line with ‘We need this forest!’ campaign aimed at the restoration and maintenance of the riparian forest in Dalverzin.
Join us Saturday, May 12th for our Annual Bird Festival at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge from 8 am to 12:30 pm with "Early Bird" hikes starting at 7 am. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with outdoor and indoor activities throughout the day! Participate in one of our special birding hikes or watch how biologists band wild birds! Check out our fun kid friendly activities! Bring your camera for an informal tips and tricks session, or bring your smartphone or other device to learn about brilliant birding apps!
