International Migratory Bird Day 2009

There are LOTS of possibilities...

• Take notice of the birds around you
  
• Point out these birds to someone else
  
• Create or improve habitat at home or school
  
• Build and maintain a bird feeder or bird house
  
• Buy and wear an IMBD t-shirt
  
• Keep your cat indoors -- helps cat and birds!
  
• Reduce your use of pesticides in yard and garden
  
• Drink bird-friendly, shade-grown coffee
  
• Use "green" home paper products to conserve forest habitat
  
• Buy a Duck Stamp!
  
• Join or give to wildlife preservation groups
  
• Volunteer your birding abilities
• Participate in a bird count or study
  
• Donate your binoculars to Birders' Exchange
  
• Get involved in community land-use planning
  
• Lead or attend a bird watching walk
  
• Take a class on migratory birds
  
• Teach students about migratory birds and IMBD
  
• Write a related article for a local paper
  
• Create an IMBD display for a school or library
  
• Attend or host an IMBD festival

Remember: IMBD occurs on the second Saturday in May, but you can celebrate year-round!