Algoma World Migratory Bird Day Celebration is April 27

FOR THE STAR-NEWS

ALGOMA – The Algoma World Migratory Bird Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Algoma High School.

Organized by the Bird City Algoma Committee, this event supports Algoma’s ongoing recognition as a Bird City Wisconsin.

The celebration will feature displays by local organizations, vendors, door prizes, a food truck and programs.

Birds and Bugs

Presented by award-winning nature photographer, John Walch, the program will showcase images capturing the beauty and diversity of birds visiting Algoma throughout the year, demonstrating how Algoma lives up to its distinction as a Bird City Wisconsin. In recognition of the 2024 World Migratory Bird Day theme “Insects,” the program will highlight the important connection between birds and insects in the environment.

Tracking, Travel, and Habitat

The program will feature a panel discussion led by Jacob Woulf, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory Motus Coordinator, alongside avid birders John and Gurmit Walch. Jacob will explain how the Motus monitoring system recently installed at Algoma High School tracks migratory birds. He will also share information about the Observatory’s Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Project and how it can assist those interested in creating a bird friendly yard. John and Gurmit will share highlights from their recent birding travel adventures.

Winged Wonders – LIVE Birdswill

Winged Wonders will be presented by Raptor Education Group, Inc. wildlife educators Samantha Brooks and Cinna Smallwood. Meet several of Wisconsin’s common yet seldom-seen birds and learn about the importance of conserving them within the ecosystem.

World Migratory Bird Day is an annual awareness-raising campaign that highlights the need for protecting migratory birds and their habitats.

For more information, visit the Bird City Algoma Facebook page or birdcityalgoma.com, or contact them at (920) 487-8136 or birdcityalgoma@yahoo.com.