Park to observe Migratory Bird Day

Published: May 8, 2008

NORMAN — Lake Thunderbird State Park will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday at the park's new nature center with activities for both children and adults.

At 9 a.m., a bird walk will be led by Warren Harden. After the walk, Harden will give a presentation about local birds. The presentation, for ages 7 through adult, is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m.

At 11:15 a.m., Matthew Vandenbroeke will lead "Birds of Central Oklahoma.” The program, also for ages 7 through adult, will feature general information about Oklahoma birds including photographs and identification. At noon, park naturalist Kathy Furneaux will give a tour of the new nature center. Guests may bring a picnic lunch.

At 1 p.m., "Birds for Kids” will offer information and activities about birds for children age 2 to 6.

The new nature center is in the Clear Bay area of Lake Thunderbird State Park, near the Turkey Pass campground. The Clear Bay area is accessible from State Highway 9. For more information, call Furneaux at 321-4633.

World Migratory Bird Day was initiated in 2006 as a global awareness campaign to highlight the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. It is each year during the second weekend of May. For more information, go to www.worldmigratorybirdday.org.

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