World Migratory Bird Day in London! (media release, May 4, 2021)
London, ON – The newly formed London Bird Team is pleased to announce the first ever celebration in London for World Migratory Bird Day. This year’s theme is “Sing, Fly, Soar – like a Bird!”
Julie Read, Bird Friendly London Team member, said, “The London Bird Team is very excited to bring community members this special opportunity to celebrate migratory birds. Each year, thousands of birds make a pit stop in London during their migration. Many migratory birds also choose to nest here because of the diverse wildlife habitat our city provides. Our Environmentally Significant Areas can be wonderful places to see many beautiful migratory species.”
Here are the online events hosted by the London Bird Team:
Wednesday, May 5 at 7 pm (40 minutes) – Webinar with guest speaker Andrea Boyer
- Attracting migratory birds to the Forest City. More information: birdfriendlylondon.ca
Saturday, May 8 (all day) – Family Videos and Trivia
- Check out a special World Migratory Bird Day Youtube playlist with videos made by staff from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. Learn all about migrating birds, tips for birdwatching, and how you can help migratory birds. Bring your art supplies and learn to draw a bird, take part in nature challenges, and try a Bird Trivia Kahoot Quiz with your family!
- Video Playlist Link (opens May 8 at 6 am)
Saturday, May 8 at 7 pm (45 minutes) – Webinar with guest speaker Dr. Chris Guglielmo
- Using physiology and automated telemetry to understand stopover and movement of migratory birds and bats in human-dominated landscapes. More information: birdfriendlylondon.ca
The newly fledged London Bird Team is also working towards getting London certified by Nature Canada as an official “Bird Friendly City.”
London Bird Team Partners:
- City of London
- Friends of Stoney Creek
- London Environmental Network
- Nature London
- Salthaven
- Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
- Western University – Advanced Facility for Avian Research
Please visit www.birdfriendlylondon.ca and follow us on Facebook: Bird Friendly London Ontario, and Twitter: @birdfriendlyldn
More about World Migratory Bird Day: https://www.migratorybirdday.org
Contact: Steve Sauder, Marketing Specialist, or Julie Read, Community Education Supervisor