View Migratory Birds
October 16th, 2009
One of the great sights in nature is to see a flock of geese flying south for the winter. Seeing the geese, the ducks, the herons and others is a bittersweet good-bye ritual. We don’t want to see them go, but we love seeing them fly. Their departure means cold weather is coming, but we know also, that they will return in the spring.
How to Make it Happen
Migratory birds are in decline worldwide and several organizations are devoted to studying why. You can help them.
Visit www.charityguide.org/volunteer/vacation/bird-migration.htm for ideas on how you can help track the migratory patterns of birds in your area. (You can even sign-up for vacation packages that are devoted to this activity).
You can also call your state’s Department of Natural Resources for the best times and observatories to view migrating flocks in your state. Take binoculars, take a camera, or just take yourself and enjoy the site.
Additional Activities
- Return in the spring to watch birds migrate north.
- Learn some birdcalls and try them out on a nature hike.
- Go bird watching in your backyard.
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