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IMBD is officially celebrated each year on the second Saturday in May in the U.S. and Canada.

The 7th Annual Festival celebration of
International Migratory Bird Day at Braddock Bay
—May 8-10, 2009

Theme for 2009: "Celebrating Birds in Culture"

Friday evening Kick-off;  Saturday and Sunday programs Birds of Prey Live Presentations Exhibits  •  Kids' Games and Crafts  •  Bird/Wildlife Art   •  Hawk Watch  "Alaska Roadshow" — From Rainforests to Polar Bears: Tackling Alaska's Conservation Challenges Book Preview: Birding the Great Lakes Seaway Trail 2009–25th Annual Audubon Wildlife Conservation Stamps artist Ray Easton Mother's Day Nature Walk Native American Storytelling Updates on the Rochester Falconcam plus ...  Full Lunch Menu by Faymus Foods  ... and more!

Big Birds, Big Fun

See live bird demonstrations, listen to educational talks, participate in fun activities for the kids and family, and learn about migratory birds and organizations that support their conservation. At the festival, you can also learn about how to get involved in the Flying WILD program and service-learning projects that leave a lasting legacy to benefit birds and the environment.

Big Day: What Is IMBD?

International Migratory Bird Day is an invitation to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation. Like any day of recognition, IMBD exists to focus attention on a valuable resource — the nearly 350 species of migratory birds that travel between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Why Birds?

Migratory birds are among the world's most beautiful and remarkable wildlife. Symbolic harbingers of spring and melodic songsters of the woods, birds are also an important economic resource, controlling insect pests and generating billions in recreational dollars. Unfortunately, we know from research that many species are in decline, facing a growing number of threats on migratory routes and in both summer and winter habitats. Thus in addition to being a day to foster appreciation, IMBD is a call to action.

At annual IMBD events, as many as 300,000 people learn about environmental conservation, habitats, and the connection of people to nature through birds. Be one of them!

Scheduled Exhibits & Presenters:

"Alaska Roadshow" from the National Audubon Society
by Lauren Hierl, Alaska Policy Associate

Braddock Bay Bird Observatory

Braddock Bay Raptor Research

Raymond J. Easton
(avian paintings)
2009–25th Anniversary Audubon Wildlife Conservation Stamps Artist
Ray will sign a commemorative cover for those who purchase available stamp sets.

Friends With Feathers
(live bird programs)

Genesee Land Trust

Genesee Valley Audubon Society – Rochester Falconcam

Genesee Valley Woodcarvers

Marie F. Heerkens
(fungi art)

Institute for Environmental Learning

Robert McNamara
(The Art of Wilderness)

Karla Linn Merrifield
(avian photography and poetry)

New York State Bluebird Society

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
WILD Office

Ronnie Reitter
(Native American Storytelling)

Rochester Birding Association

Robin Salsbury
(woodcarver)

Seneca Park Zoo Society
Wegmans ZooMobile

Town of Greece
Open Space Committee

Skip Wells
(Kowa Sporting Optics Representative)

Mary Kay Williams
(Walt Disney World Caricaturist)

Joseph Woody
(Loon Images & More)

Directions to Braddock Bay Park

Braddock Bay Park is located at 199 East Manitou Rd at the Lake Ontario State Parkway near Rochester, NY (Town of Greece, NY). Take I-490 or the New York State Thruway (I-90) to I-390 North. Stay on Rte 390 North to the end at Lake Ontario State Parkway. Take the Lake Ontario State Parkway West. Take the second Parkway exit at — East Manitou Rd/Braddock Bay Park. Turn right. Less than 50 yards down the road, turn left into the Park.

Please contact us if you have questions.