Stellar's jay at birdfeeder Photo by Georgine Mellom

Celebrate Urban Birds May 10-13

Birds cover thousands of miles during migration. Like any long-distance traveler, they need a place to rest and refuel.

What do birds do when all they see below are towns and cities? Despite the dramatic increase in urbanization, how can we provide green spaces with adequate food and shelter to help the birds? What impacts do community gardens, rooftop gardens, parks, green balconies, or even a single tree in a sea of concrete have on birds?

Help the Cornell Lab of Ornithology find out in a free nationwide event called “Celebrate Urban Birds!” May 10 -13, 2007.

People of all ages and backgrounds can spend from one hour to four days learning about city birds, conducting bird counts for science, and engaging in projects to “green” up their community.

Learn more about joining in or helping organize an event in your community at
http://www.urbanbirds.org/celebration.