Nature-lovers will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the International Migratory Bird Day in May, when a number of wildlife refuges across the country host special events to commemorate the occasion.

Organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the day pays homage to the journeys birds from around the world take between their summer and winter habitats. 

The theme of this year’s celebration is "Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats and People."

Wetland management districts, fish hatcheries and wildlife refuges taking part will highlight the birds, their habitats, and the people and organizations involved in the conservation of both. They include:
• DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa
• Truston Pont National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island
• J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Naples Zoo in Florida
• Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia
• Great Dismal Swamp Birding Festival in Virginia
• National Bison Range in Montana
• Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota
• Windom Wetland Management District in Minnesota
• Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico
• Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in California
• Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware
• Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin

For more information, click on one of the links above or visit www.fws.gov.