International Migratory Bird Day 2002: A Call to Action to Preserve Bird Habitats

Milder breezes and trees and flowers blooming are among the signs of spring we all enjoy. Yet, one of the most common sights of spring -- migratory birds -- are declining in population and need our help to preserve and provide their habitat. International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 11, 2002, is both a celebration and a call to action.

The celebration recognizes the nearly 350 species of migratory birds that journey annually between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding areas in the southern United States, South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The call to action is a task we face to safeguard these birds