Journal archives for May 2022

May 9, 2022

World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in May (May 14th in 2022) as migratory birds journey to nesting sites.

https://www.migratorybirdday.org/

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Black birders are taking flight in L.A. Here’s how to join them.

For those who are interested in bird-watching, there are plenty of ways to get started.

Start with a local Instagram search for birding groups in your community. Use search terms like #birding and #birdwatching. Send a direct message to groups like Feminist Bird Club Los Angeles and Los Angeles Birders. Inquire about any upcoming events or predominantly Black bird-watching groups.

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-05-09/black-birders-how-to-start-birding-los-angeles?_amp=true

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May 12, 2022

Global Big Day—14 May 2022

Be a part of birding’s biggest team! Global Big Day is an annual celebration of the birds around you. No matter where you are, join us virtually on 14 May, help celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and share the birds you find with eBird.

Participating is easy—you can even be part of Global Big Day from home. If you can spare 5 or 10 minutes, report your bird observations to eBird online or with our free eBird Mobile app.

https://ebird.org/news/global-big-day-2022

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SoCal’s secret birding spot where you can watch 130 species fly though.

Even if you’ve lived here a long time, Southern California can amaze you. Hundreds of different bird species can whiz through the area unnoticed — until you stop and watch in jaw-dropping awe.

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/newsletter/2022-05-12/la-tr-best-secret-birding-spot-southern-california-the-wild

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May 25, 2022

Nonprofits ask for donations to help sick, hungry brown pelicans in L.A.

More than 200 brown pelicans are hungry and sick in the area, officials said. The cold and starving animals arrive sick and many have injuries associated with increasingly risky efforts to find food.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/losangeles/news/nonprofits-ask-for-donations-to-help-sick-hungry-brown-pelicans-in-la/

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May 29, 2022

Celebrating Black Birders Week 2022.

Join us in celebrating Black Birders Week 2022 by getting outside, spending time with community, and learning about the birds of the East Bay. This is a week-long program series that runs from Sun, May 29 to Sat, June 4.

https://www.ebparks.org/black-birders-week-2022

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