WLCT Big Day of Birding

Westport Land Conservation Trust encourages you to take part in the annual October Big Day 2024. We’ll have a checklist of birds likely to be found, information on where and how to submit your observation data, and what you might expect to see as bird life leaves cozy spring and summertime homes on the Farm Coast for destinations south.

A little information about Big Day, from Cornell University’s eBird website:

Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. Last October, nearly 36,332 people from 191 countries submitted 83,735 checklists with eBird, demonstrating the power of birds to bring people together. Each year more and more participants join in this global celebration, how many people will contribute this year?

Wherever you are on 12 October, take a few minutes to join in this global celebration. Participate from anywhere—even from home! By taking part in October Big Day you’re also celebrating Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird Day. Be a part of the global team and help set a new record for October birding.

We’ll have our own “Big Day” event at Herb Hadfield Conservation Area, with a walk of the property commencing from the Cornell Road entrance 8am. Join WLCT and community members for a survey of the meadows and forests for seasonal migrants and year-round habitats! Register here, or join us at the trailhead.

Check out this useful guide that outlines some of the many migrating warblers that will may their way through the South Coast this fall.