Shorebird Festivals

They are inspiring conservation action and creating communities that are proud to welcome flocks of shorebirds during their grand migrations. They are also a popular tourist attraction, connecting local and international visitors to the cultural values, local and traditional ways of life, science, and conservation that we share when we celebrate shorebirds.

To announce your festival, connect with other shorebird festivals throughout the Western Hemisphere, and share inspiration and strategies for planning, hosting, and promoting festivals, check out the Connecting Shorebird Festivals Facebook group or join the Shorebird Festivals conversation on the Shorebird Forum.

Here you will find shorebird-inspired downloads to add to your festival – use them as the foundation for recreational activities or as inspiration to create your own materials.

You can also visit the Resources page of World Migratory Bird Day, where you can download more educational materials, infographics, posters as well as information about World Migratory Bird Day, organized by Environment for the Americas.

This initiative is a partnership between the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN), the Copper River International Migratory Bird Initiative (CRIMBI) and their partners, with support from the U.S. Forest Service.