World Migratory Bird Day in Iraq

In May 2011 Nature Iraq has arranged several activities, including:

  • Birdwatching and Bird Training;
  • Ecotourism;
  • Bird related public awareness raising.

Nature Iraq will have an exhibition at the French cultural center in Erbil, and an event/lecture (from 14th-16th of May) highlighting the migratory routes through Iraq and the Iraqi marshlands.

Nature Iraq also organizes a celebration in the National Park Headquarters in Chibaish to which Baghdad and Basra officials as well as local officials are invited. Focus will be the importance of the wetlands in Iraq("marshlands") for migratory birds.

Erbil 36° 11' 27.9996" N, 44° 0' 33.0012" E
Start date: 
Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 02:00
End date: 
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 02:00
Website: 
http://www.natureiraq.org