International Migratory Bird Day 2014

Why do birds Matter?  Join World Bird Sanctuary Saturday May 10^th to learn why at our International Migratory Bird Day celebration. 

This worldwide event celebrates our planet’s amazing migratory birds and “Why Birds Matter”.

 

Learn about the importance of pollinators such at the Ruby Throated Hummingbird, seed dispersers like the American Robin and rodent controllers such as the Red Tailed Hawk.

Schedule for the day:

9:00-1:00      World Bird Sanctuary’s volunteer field studies team will be on site to show visitors how song birds are trapped, measured, and banded as part of the Sanctuary’s ongoing migratory bird survey.  Take part and release a songbird back into the wild!  Shuttles to the site run every 30 minutes.

9:00            Naturalist led bird walk

10:00 & 12:00          Take in a seminar about feeding the birds by bird feed specialists       from the makers of Wild Delight Bird Seed.

Throughout the Day:
•     Learn how to draw birds
•     Make a paper bag vulture
•     View Ruby Throated Hummingbirds in action
•     Raptors on display

So, mark your calendars for May 10, 2014.
Admission and parking are free.

    

There's Still Time to Enter!

Are you a writer?  A poet?  A sculptor?  A photographer?  A musician?  A painter?  A singer?  A wood carver? 


Do you have a budding artist in your household?  

Do you appreciate birds?  Have you ever wondered, "What do they do all day . . .?" as they fly overhead or forage in the trees?


Enter our "What Do They Do All Day . . . " Creative Contest?

We are accepting entries in any creative medium of your choice (as long as it conforms to the size and format specified on the entry form) in four age groups:
6 - 9 years old
10 - 13 years old
14 - 18 years old
19 years old and over

You stand to win some unique prizes!  There will be five finalists in each age category.  From these 20 finalists, judges will select an overall winner.  Each of the 20 finalists will be awarded with a prize, and will have their entries exhibited at World Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, May 5th, as part of our International Migratory Bird Day celebrations.  Prizes include:

1st prize - there will be one overall First Prize Winner

1. A photo shoot with Marian Brickner, renowned animal photographer.  To find out more about her beautiful body of work, click here to visit her website.
2. An Adopt-a-Bird Subscription for one year, up to a $200 value.
3. A 4" x 6" photograph of the artist and his/her entry at the final exhibition, taken by Marian Brickner.

2nd Prize - there will be four Second Prize Winners - one from each age category

1. An Adopt-a-Bird Subscription for one year, up to a $150 value.
2. A 4" x 6" photograph of the artist and his/her entry at the final exhibition, taken by Marian Brickner.

3rd Prize - there will be fifteen Third Prize Winners - for each of the remaining 20 finalists in the competition

1. An Adopt-a-Bird Subscription for one year, up to a $75 value.
2. A 4" x 6" photograph of the artist and his/her entry at the final exhibition, taken by Marian Brickner.

Entries must be received by 5pm on Sunday, April 22nd 2012 (received via mail by this time, or hand delivered by this time), and must conform to the rules of the competition (on the entry form) to be eligible to enter.

Download an entry form here, or pick one up at World Bird Sanctuary's Visitor Information Center or Nature Center!