May 8th of 2021 is World Migratory Bird Day, which celebrates the seasonal movement of birds often north and south along flyway between breeding and wintering grounds. Some birds are obligate, meaning they travel by instinct, the same time every year. Other birds are facultative, which means they migrate more with conditions of the moment,… Read More MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
The second Saturday of May is the World Migratory Bird Day. This is a day that focuses on the importance of the conservation of birds through agreements, laws, and treaties. The idea is to target the preservation, threats, and elements of a birds habitat, which is critical for survival. MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT Here are more… Read More WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
Here is a Red-Winged Blackbird and a Say’s Phoebe I saw on a morning spring walk. Red-winged Blackbirds live in fresh water areas or open spaces like fields and prairies. The males are glossy black with scarlet and yellow shoulder patches. The female are streaky brown with a paler breast and white eyebrows. Red-Winged Blackbirds… Read More SPRING BIRDS
February 2nd is World Wetlands Day. “2 February each year is World Wetlands Day to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet. This day also marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the… Read More WORLD WETLANDS DAY
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