2023 World Bird Migratory Day
May 13, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.
Every year people around the world take action and organize public events such as bird festivals, education programs, exhibitions and bird-watching excursions to celebrate WMBD.
Harrisburg's World Migratory Bird Day Schedule of Events
7:30 am - Early Bird Walk at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg, PA (Free - Meet in the South Lot near the restrooms and Towpath Trail entrance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pair of binoculars.)
9 - 10 am - Migratory Bird Walk starts at Whitaker Center (Free)
10 am - 1:30 pm - Falcon Watch Walks (Meet at Whitaker Center, Market street entrance; Leaving every 30 minutes. Last walk starts at 1:30 pm.)
10 am - 2 pm - Wings Over Water in Select Medical Digital Cinema at Whitaker Center. Purchase tickets here in advance for May 13th showtimes.
10 am - 2 pm - Educational Birding Activities in STEM Design Studios at Whitaker Center (Free)
10 am - 2 pm - Birding Exhibits in Kunkel Gallery at Whitaker Center (Free)
Ned Smith Center presented activities at 10 am & 12 pm.
PA Game Commission presented activities at 10:30 am & 12:30 pm.
PA DCNR presented activities at 11 am & 1 pm.
Whitaker Center presented activities at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm.
Whitaker Science Center is OPEN from 9:30am-3pm. You must purchase tickets to visit the science center.
Become a Citizen Scientist!
It's easy to become a citizen scientist just by observing the world around you and recording your observations! Citizen Science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists. Click the links below to explore how you can get involved with our partners!
Pennsylvania Game Commission – The state wildlife agency responsible for the management and protection of wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – The state agency responsible for conserving and sustaining Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection – The state agency responsible for protecting Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art – The non-profit who celebrates the life and works of its namesake, the nationally recognized wildlife artist, naturalist and writer, Ned Smith. The Center’s lands offer a tranquil outdoor experience on more than 500 contiguous acres of rustic beauty just outside Ned Smith’s hometown of Millersburg, Pennsylvania, 30 minutes North of the state capital of Harrisburg.
Dauphin County Parks and Recreation – Dauphin County Parks and Recreation elevates the region making it a better place to live, work, and play by preserving and protecting natural, cultural, and historic resources and recreation opportunities.
Audubon – The non-profit who aims to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity in Pennsylvania
