World Migratory Bird Day 2024
WMBD is taking place on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Frick Environmental Center, from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Many of the bird species that sing to us all summer have winter homes farther south in Central or South America. Some birds pass through our region, and some settle in for the summer. World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the diversity of birds that live among us.
On Saturday, May 11, we’ll host activities at the Frick Environmental Center to engage your larger-than-bird brain and celebrate World Migratory Bird Day in partnership with: Allegheny Bird Conservation Alliance, Allegheny Goatscape, Allegheny Land Trust, Bird Lab, Intersectional Bird Club of Pittsburgh, The National Aviary, Pittsburgh Park Rangers, and the Western PA Conservancy. We will have various activities for learners of all ages, from fledgling to adult, that teach ways to appreciate and help birds in our backyards.
This year's theme for the global event is, "Protect Insects, Protect Birds."
The Agenda
Join us and our community partners for activities all about birds, including guided birding outings, stream insect exploration, story hikes, and more!
The following events require registration:
Please see event descriptions on the links below.
EARLY BIRDING WITH INTERSECTIONAL BIRD CLUB OF PITTSBURGH
7:00 - 8:30 AM
Join local birding enthusiasts on a guided walk to catch the early birds!
MORNING BIRDING WITH BOB MULVIHILL FROM THE NATIONAL AVIARY
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Join a local bird expert on a guided birding walk!
JR GARDEN BUDS – For Children Ages 3-9
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Join a Naturalist Educator for a reading of Jack's Garden by Henry Cole followed by planting in the garden!
ACCESSIBLE BIRD OUTING
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Naturalist Educators, birding enthusiasts, and ASL interpreters on an accessible bird outing!
BIRDS AND INSECTS: STREAM STUDY
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join a naturalist from Allegheny Land Trust in a trek to Falls Ravine Stream to look for insects and learn about connections between insects and birds!
You can also stop by anytime between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM and enjoy events that do not require registration.
The following events do not require registration:
Visiting the Goats with Allegheny Goatscape – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM – The Meadow (near fountain)
Virtual Bird Banding – 8:00 AM-12:00 PM – Frick Environmental Center Living Room
Discovery Time – 9:30 AM-12:00 PM – Frick Environmental Center Classrooms
Family Friendly Activities with Pittsburgh Park Rangers & The National Aviary – 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM – Allee (weather depending)
Thank you to our community partners!
