The National Zoo celebrates International Migratory Bird Day with its annual Bird Fest, which this year runs from April 27 to May 3. International Migratory Bird Day celebrates the return of Neotropical migratory birds from their wintering grounds and raises awareness of the need for conservation on both their winter and summer territories. Bird Fest is one of many events to honor the occasion in North and South America.

Bird Fest Highlights include:

• Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest (April 27)
  
• Weekend Family Festival (April 28-29)
• Lecture by Miyoko Chu, author of Songbird Journeys (May 3)
  

For more details, see here: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/BirdFest/ [1]