World Migratory Bird Day

media release: World Migratory Bird Day is a celebration of birds and their incredible migration routes that transport them across continents. In the Western hemisphere, the World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States on the 2nd Sunday of May and in Mexico, South and Central America, and the Caribbean on the 2nd Sunday of October.

This year’s theme: ‘Every bird counts. Your observations matter.’

Join us for birdwatching hikes, family-friendly activities, and informative discussions at San Damiano Park.

Schedule of Activities:

8am: Birdwatching hikes led by Mary Murrell and Jeff Galligan

9am to Noon: Family-friendly activities presented by Aldo Leopold Nature Center and the Monona Public Library

10am: Birds as the Sentinels of Climate Change, presentation in the Frank Allis House by UW Researcher Ryan Buron

11am: Birds in the ‘Burbs: Challenges and Opportunities, presentation in the Frank Allis House by UW Researcher Ryan Buron

Spend the morning on the shores of Lake Monona at San Damiano Park, celebrating the amazing migratory routes of birds and revel in the interconnectedness of our world.

Limited parking onsite. Please carpool, bus, bike, or walk when possible.