Birdwatching

Steinaker State Park and the Division of Wildlife Resources are hosting an all-day celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on May 14, 2022 at Steinaker State Park near Vernal.

Event schedule

8 a.m. - Morning birding hike highlighting the various birds that migrate to and call Steinaker home.
1 p.m. - Educational birding presentation and discussion about various bird species that can be observed in Utah.
8 p.m. - Dark sky tour of Steinaker State Park, which will include presentations on nocturnal wildlife, a scorpion hike and other dark sky events.

Mid-May is near the peak season of migration in our area. Search for these feathered friends on this leisurely 1.5 mile walk along the forest and water learning to identify several by sight and sound. Some binoculars provided. Waterproof shoes are ideal. Meet at the Hope Furance near the listed address. For more information or exact directions please call the Lake Hope Nature Center at 740-596-3030.

On April 1, the NGO ECO-CARE launched a contest with 17 questions about birds. Students can pick up the form from their teacher, fill in the answers, and bring them back to the same teacher. On April 20, we will collect the forms for correction by school. A transparent draw will be held in each school to select the top 5 students. After the draw, the top 5 students will simulate a training on the answers and a mixed team (NGO ECO-CARE and teachers of the school) will now select the top 2 students and those who explain better.

Free community event celebrating World Migratory Bird Day!  Celebrate birds.  Connecting cultures.

Saturday, May 14, 10am-2pm

Sahalee Park, Madras, Oregon

Storytelling with Wilson Wewa, Northern Paiute tribal member

Native American flute music with James Edmund Greeley

Plus...

Our day will be spent celebrating birds and educating the public about the dangers that birds face every day but especially during their long migrations. We will have tables with education, native plants, eco friendly crafts and ambassador raptors in attendance to help spread our messages for birds. Our day will finish with a flying falcons demonstration. 

In Lawrence Kansas, several conservation groups are partnering to host a celebration of World Migratory Bird Day at the Mutt Run Dog Park at Clinton Lake in Lawrence on May 14 2022 from 10:00 am -1:00 pm. Activities and informational tables will educate the public about migratory birds in Kansas, as well as how native plantings improve bird habitat. Attendees can participate in a bird watching walk and a native plant restoration event in a 10-acre grassland area of the park.

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with fellow birders at the premier birding spot in Travis County, Hornsby Bend.

Schedule:
Morning Bird Survey: 7 AM – 11:30 AM
Beginners’ Bird Walk: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Social Hour: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Afternoon Survey: 4 PM – Sunset

Adults

Spring migration is almost at its peak, so join a naturalist and enjoy our feathered friends visiting Lake County Parks. We will explore the ‘back 80’ of grassland and woods at Buckley Homestead.

Please dress for the weather, as trails will be wet this time of year.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Come in and see what birds are visiting the preserve on this worldwide day of celebrating birds!

We will have limited binoculars to borrow for use out on the trails and bird headbands for our younger birders to make.

Also, you can see bird nests and feathers on display.

Celebrate World Migratory at Timucuan Preserve April 23, 2022. We will offer special fun and informative videos on our website (www.nps.gov/TIMU) and social media platforms. In park, we will offer a bird-centric take-n-make craft bags and stickers. Returning this year are bird hikes. The bird hikes will have a limit of 25 participants. The hikes are tentativley scheduled 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm. A special Owl Prowl will be offered at 7:00 pm.