The Wisdom of the Turnings

https://pagangrove.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/the-spirituality-of-seasonal-transitions/

I didn't know these five migratory birds depend on built-up areas.

Corrected link:

https://www.audubon.org/news/five-migratory-birds-depend-built-areas

#birds #BirdMigration

👀 Sitting quietly at the breakfast table, maneuvering slowing to get a pic through a glass door of a skittish Rose-breasted Grosbeak on our feeder.

They pass through here each year from Central America or northern South America. They cross the Gulf of Mexico in one night 😲, so we make sure we have plenty of food available for them to refuel.

From here they fly to the Northern U.S. and Canada. Whew! Sometimes your feeders help out those that are just passing through.

#BirdMigration #Grosbeak #Bird

Nocturnal migratory birds follow rhythm of the moon

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nocturnal-migratory-birds-follow-rhythm-moon

#HackerNews #nocturnalbirds #migratorybirds #moonrhythm #birdmigration #natureobservations

A busy night for migrating birds. Over 480,000 crossed our county in southeast Michigan.

For folks in the US, find out what birds are crossing your county during spring migration at BirdCast.

https://dashboard.birdcast.org/

#BirdMigration #BirdCast #birds

#Vancouver #YYJ - a fab #Decolonized #Birding event coming up! Special Bird Service events are excellent #decolonization programs in the BC birding world ❤️

Magnificent Migration: #Sandpipers Shenanigans. You'll see thousands of them!

When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 11:00 am–2:00 pm

Where: Brunswick Point, Delta (meeting location shared closer to date)

Target Species: #WesternSandpiper

This gentle shoreline walk will centre sandpipers and the many winged travellers who rest and refuel at Boundary Bay on their incredible journeys. Expect communal watching, storytelling, and an appreciation of small movements—of wings, tides, and time. Whether you’re a long-time birder or just getting started, this event is grounded in care, connection, and curiosity.

What to expect:

• Easy walking on flat dyke trail
• Sandpiper identification tips and shared observations
• Inclusive, welcoming scenes for all experience levels
• Binoculars & scopes to borrow
• Rest breaks, snacks, and educational story-sharing

This event is hosted on the Stolen, Traditional and Ancestral territories of the sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, and Stz’uminus Nations.

Who We Are

#SpecialBirdService (SBS) creates #inclusive and restorative pathways into nature, with a focus on birding, experiential education, and community care.

#Birding and #OutdoorEducation have historically been dominated by white, colonial norms that have excluded and marginalized Global Majority communities. We hold space intentionally to challenge those histories and to support belonging, healing, and relationship-building in nature.

Our work is grounded in:

Ecological stewardship
Mental health advocacy
Anti-racism and equity
Generational knowledge sharing
Community-led care and accountability

* This event is part of Special Bird Service’s monthly #BirdingBeyondBarriers series; a collaboration with Nocs Provisions designed to make community-driven birding more #accessible with a focus on deep observation, curiosity and connection. Each walk will highlight different target species and ecosystems throughout the year. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us, courtesy of our friends at Nocs Provisions, and let’s spot our feathered friends together! *

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/magnificent-migration-western-sandpipers

#wildlife #birdlovers #birdwatchers #Birdwatching #DecolonizedLearning #NatureWalk #GuidedWalk #InterpretiveBirding #BIPOCFriendly #diversity #BirdMigration #Spring #DeltaBC #BCBirders #ecological #avian #POCLed