The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) will be celebrating a number of activities and competitions in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, which takes place on Saturday, 11 October 2014.
International Migratory Bird Day 2014 shares the many ways in which birds matter to the earth and its ecosystems.
The TCI Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) is marking the day which is the only international education program that highlights and celebrates the migration of nearly 350 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
This year’s International Migratory Bird Day’s theme is ‘Why Birds Matter’. This aims to demonstrate the diversity of birds around the world, the amazing migrations that some take, and the phenomenal range of behaviors, plumages, and songs that they exhibit.
To celebrate their importance DEMA will be hosting the following activities:
Guided bird walk/field trip to the wetlands (11 Oct, 2014; Assembly at 6:30 AM at the Bight Park). Limited binoculars will be loaned out, on a first come first serve basis. (Pre-registration is required)
Free Movie Screening: Titled: Winged Migration (10 Oct, 2014 at 2:00 PM, at the National Environment Centre). (Reservations are required)
Migratory Bird Photography Contest Primary, High School and Adults (Submission deadline: 31 Oct. 2014).
Any individuals or organisations, such as schools parties, can obtain more information, register, reserve a place, or find out how to enter the photography competition by contacting DEMA’s Environment Outreach Coordinator, Amy Avenant, on Tel: 338 4176 or Avenant.amy@gmail.com
