Migratory Birds at Five Rivers

World Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, May 10th. Drew Hopkins, one of the educators at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, explains how birds migrate thousands of miles each year, introduces some of the bird species (and their calls!), and notes how climate change brings some species north before the insects and plants they usually feed on are available. But don’t get your bird feeder out for them! The Department of Environmental Education recommends NOT putting out bird food after April 1st because it can attract bears. Yes, even in urban areas. Drew invites you to join a special bird walk on Saturday, May 10th, at 10 am (register by 5/7 by calling 518-475-0291), or his drop-in bird walks each Thursday, 7:30-9:30 am, through June 5th. For details about Five Rivers, visit dec.ny.gov/places/five-rivers-center. A full program schedule listing bird walks and much more can be downloaded at that site. For more info about World Migratory Bird Day, see www.migratorybirdday.org/ . Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.