Birdwatching

Have you ever wondered why do some birds migrate and others don’t? How do they complete their seasonal journeys and what dangers do they face?

Fontenelle Forest is participating in a citizen-science event in partnership with other state-wide organizations to help celebrate Nebraska’s Migratory Bird Month.

This event will include:

Guided Birding Hikes led by expert birders:
Bring your binoculars (or rent a pair at guest services) and your questions! Meet outside on Dennis Plaza during one of the hours listed below:

Rather than hosting a large event, this year’s Bird Day partners will be hosting a series of events and activities throughout late April and early May.

Moonlight Hike for the Birds

When: Sunday, April 25th @ 7:00 p.m. 

Where: Helena Regulating Reservoir 

Guided Bird Walks at the Reservoir

April 27 –8 a.m. - Noon: Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood, IL. Come to the launch of the 3-week birding marathon!

April 27 –8 a.m. - Noon: Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood, IL. Come to the launch of the 3-week birding marathon!

April 28 – 8 a.m. -10:30 a.m.:Hackmatack NWR Turner Tract, N541 County Highway H, Genoa City, WI (Take lane by NWR sign)

April 28 – Noon - 4 p.m.:Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 West Brandenburg Rd., Ingleside, I

Participants complete activities, get their passports stamped and compete for prizes. 

On May 30th 2021, A few enthusiasts went to watch the birds of Salehieh Wetland in Alborz province / Iran. Due to the Corona pandemic, we participated in this event by mask and observe the distance, which was actually organized by the Tarlan Ornithological Association on the occasion of the International Day of Migratory Birds.

We will do birdwatching in Police Park which is located in east of Tehran / Iran on 7 May 2021.

Arenzano heights are the ideal meeting point for celebrating World Migratory Bird Day: here thousands of birds of prey, like the Honey Buzzards, pass through on their way from Africa to Europe to nest. However, they are not the only ones still migrating: we will observe Booted Eagles, Hawks, Kites and young Short-toed Eagles flying across the Beigua’s sky following one of the most important migration routes.

We decided to hold an event on World Migratory Bird Day, including birdwatching, educational activities and online programs.

We will organize the WMBD event at Chukh lake, and entirely based on Chukh Bird Research Station. It is vital to organize WMBD event among the local kids and herder families at Chukh Lake, in northeastern Mongolia which is an important stopover site for many species of migratory birds especially for shorebirds. We are very excited to lead on this celebration! Let's enjoy with us.