Northwest Oregon: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
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Newport, Ore. – On Saturday, May 12, the BLM’s Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by offering free entry and educational activities including guided nature hikes, available in both Spanish and English. Passport stickers and prizes will also be available by visiting other participating destinations in the Newport area. This partnership demonstrates BLM’s commitment to serving the American family by being good neighbors and providing recreational opportunities.
Guided Walks
- Birding Basics presentation - 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., meet at Yaquina Head Interpretive Center.
- Yaquina Head Bird Walk - 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., meet at Yaquina Head Interpretive Center.
Family Activities - available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Coloring Extravaganza
- Migration Game
- Bird Bingo
- Conservation Scavenger Hunt
- Short Film "Piper"
World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the journey that migratory birds make between their breeding and non-breeding homes, and seeks to inspire people of all ages to get outdoors, learn about bird conservation, and take part in this initiative. Environment for the Americas and partnering organizers helped make this possible by providing educators, event organizers, and education materials. Additional information is available at birdday.org.
For more information about the events being offered at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, contact Christian Cortez at ccortez@blm.gov or call 714-351-4228.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.