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International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of May.
Many migratory birds such as jays, eagles, finches, hawks are found during this season.
Throughout the years, birds take flight across the globe, flapping their wings, singing migratory songs. Every year, the world celebrates International Migratory Bird Day in order to commemorate the arrival of hundreds of migratory bird species between their summer nesting habitats in North America and wintering grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
While there are many days dedicated to celebrate the life of birds across the globe, May 4 is observed as the official Bird Day.
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All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. The majority of programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Library programs are not funded by the town fiscal budget. Until further notice, all programs will be virtual except the Coloring Club. For all adult programs requiring registration, registrants will receive an email with the Zoom links the morning of the program.
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Local wildlife photographer Rick Spitzer submitted this photo of a female belted kingfisher looking for her next meal in Wolcott in December. The bird feeds on fish in the open waters of the Eagle River.
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There are numerous days throughout the year dedicated to feathers that take flight. Official Bird Day is May 4; National Bird Day is celebrated on Jan. 5 each year; and there’s also reason to look to the skies later this month, as the second Saturday each May is International Migratory Bird Day lots to flock about.
According to the U.S. Library of Congress, Bird Day was first observed on May 4, 1894. The holiday and tribute was started by Charles Almanzo Babcock, the superintendent of schools in Oil City, Pennsylvania. The idea and observance quickly gained popularity and by 1910 it was also celebrated with Arbor Day (the annual day dedicated to trees).