World Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 11th
This year’s theme focuses on the importance of insects and their impact on migratory birds. Insects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species, supporting their extensive journeys and greatly affecting the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations.
The loss and disturbance of insect populations along avian migration routes threatens bird survival and well-being.
Featured species this year include: The American Kestrel, the Wood Duck, and Cliff Swallow, as well as some of their important foods: the Red-legged Grasshopper, the Giant Water Scavenger Beetle and the Vivid Dancer Damselfly.
IAWP Bird Walk
8:00 – 10:100 AM Meet at Café M (777 East Main)
We will take a short walk to the Preserve. Bring your binocs! All birding abilities welcome.
See which birds have moved back for the spring and be alert for the insects that serve as their food.
Family Activities
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Bozeman Public Library, front lawn*
Play the Great Migration Challenge Game
See how far one of Bozeman’s American Kestrel feldglings traveled and learn about the Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring Project
Learn how you can protect birds while protecting insects
Tackle Featured Species Trivia Board
Pick up your own magnifying glass and search for insects on the library lawn.
*In the occurrence of inclement weather, activities will be moved into the Community Room from 12:30-1:30 PM.
