World Migratory Bird Day
Oct. 10th, 2025 08:46 pmWHEN IS WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY? ¿CUÁNDO ES EL DÍA MUNDIAL DE LAS AVES MIGRATORIAS?
World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in May (May 10th in 2025) as migratory birds journey to nesting sites and on the second Saturday in October (October 11th in 2025) as they return to wintering areas. Because birds do not all migrate at the same time and to provide the opportunity to observe birds on stopover sites as they journey, however, we encourage you to celebrate when the timing is best at your location. WMBD programs and events are hosted nearly every month of the year.
10 of the Best Places to See Migrating Birds (global)
The Basics of Bird Migration: How, Why, and Where
Bird Migration Routes: Do You Live Near One?
Bird migration in the southern hemisphere: a review comparing continents
Following The Feathers: A Guide To The Atlantic Flyway Migration
Global Campaign Highlights Importance of Water for Migratory Birds
Many waterfowl migrate, but all birds need to drink. Therefore your best locations to spot most species will be near ponds, lakes, rivers, oceans, etc. You can help by putting out a birdbath, which may attract species that don't usually visit your yard.
Local bird migration alerts
Migrating Birds Of The Central Flyway (Rocky Mountains region)
Migratory Flyways (global)
Pacific Flyway
Shared Spaces
Supporting Fall Bird Migration: How to Feed Migrating Birds
Ten Bird Watching Hotspots in Illinois (Mississippi / Midwest flyway)
World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in May (May 10th in 2025) as migratory birds journey to nesting sites and on the second Saturday in October (October 11th in 2025) as they return to wintering areas. Because birds do not all migrate at the same time and to provide the opportunity to observe birds on stopover sites as they journey, however, we encourage you to celebrate when the timing is best at your location. WMBD programs and events are hosted nearly every month of the year.
10 of the Best Places to See Migrating Birds (global)
The Basics of Bird Migration: How, Why, and Where
Bird Migration Routes: Do You Live Near One?
Bird migration in the southern hemisphere: a review comparing continents
Following The Feathers: A Guide To The Atlantic Flyway Migration
Global Campaign Highlights Importance of Water for Migratory Birds
Many waterfowl migrate, but all birds need to drink. Therefore your best locations to spot most species will be near ponds, lakes, rivers, oceans, etc. You can help by putting out a birdbath, which may attract species that don't usually visit your yard.
Local bird migration alerts
Migrating Birds Of The Central Flyway (Rocky Mountains region)
Migratory Flyways (global)
Pacific Flyway
Shared Spaces
Supporting Fall Bird Migration: How to Feed Migrating Birds
Ten Bird Watching Hotspots in Illinois (Mississippi / Midwest flyway)