International Migratory Bird Day
International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) focuses attention on one of the most important and
spectacular events in the life of a migratory bird -- its journey
between its summer and winter homes. Today, it is celebrated in Canada,
the U.S., Mexico and Central America through bird festivals and bird
walks, education programs, and Bird Day!
In the United States, Bird Day is the second Saturday in May and most celebrations occur in April and May.
In the Caribbean and Latin America, the celebrations are celebrated as fall events, as the birds begin to return for the winter.
There is a different theme each year. In 2008, the theme is Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People.
Visit the IMBD web site for more details and to find an event near you.
Learn about the Lab's Migration Celebration event scheduled for May 17.