World Migratory Bird Day (second Saturday in May)

 

World Migratory Bird Day is observed twice a year during the second Saturday in May and again on the second Saturday in October. The goal is to raise awareness of issues affecting migratory birds and to inspire action around the world to take measures for their conservation.

Migrating birds may fly from 15 to 600 miles or more per day during migration, depending on when they are migrating, how far they have to go, and the conditions they face along the route. While most migrating birds fly at heights lower than 2,000 feet, birds have been recorded migrating at up to 30,000 feet high, a record held by the bar-headed goose. Hawks, swifts, swallows, and waterfowl migrate primarily during the day, while many songbirds migrate at night, in part to avoid the attention of migrating predators.

Mother Ocean Day

Mother Ocean Day sets sail on the waves of our calendar each 10th of May, honouring the vast and wondrous expanse of our planet’s oceans. 

This special day serves as a reminder of the vital role oceans play in sustaining life on our planet. From regulating the climate to providing food and livelihoods for millions of people, our oceans are truly the lifeblood of Earth. Mother Ocean Day encourages us to appreciate and protect these precious ecosystems for generations to come.