World Migratory Bird Day is an annual campaign initiated in 2006 is backed by the United Nations and is devoted to celebrating migratory birds and promoting their conservation worldwide.  From last three years BCN has been celebrating WMBD organising several events. This year BCN celebrated WMBD organising various programmes including birdwatching, bird race, conservation awareness and documentary shows at several part of Nepal.

Activities at Kathmandu

Bird race was organised on 14 May 2011 at Phulchowki, one of the Important Bird Area and highest peak near Kathmandu Valley in collaboration with Friends of Birds. All together 54 different species were recorded on that day. Winners (first, second and third) were provided with Birds of Nepal (A field guide in Nepali), bird t-shirts and bird tie respectively.The theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2011, celebrated around the world on 14-15 May, is ' Land use changes from a bird’s-eye view ' and it highlights the negative effects human activities are having on migratory birds, their habitats and the planet’s natural environment. The loss, fragmentation and degradation of natural bird habitats is occurring globally and is mainly caused by the pressures resulting from a growing human population, rapid urbanization and unsustainable human use of natural areas. In order to disseminate same message to general public we organized documentary (Winged Migration) show. Winged Migration is a documentary film showcasing the immense journeys routinely made by birds during their migrations. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Show began with a presentation from Dr. Hum Gurung, Chief Executive Officer, Bird Conservation Nepal highlighting about WMBD and migratory birds of Nepal.

Posters, stickers and cards on World Migratory Bird Day were distributed to all the participants.

Activities at Pokhara

A one day interaction programme was organised for secondary level students at four schools near to four lakes of Pokhara valley on 12 May 2011. These lakes are important habitat for migratory birds. BCN members from Institute of Forestry voluntarily supported in disseminating knowledge about birds of Nepal, importance of bird, bird migration, land use changes affecting birds’ migration, vulture restaurant and roles of all stakeholders in bird conservation.

Quiz and interaction were conducted and provision of rewarding for the winner as incentive was made. Educational materials such as pamphlets, brochures, booklets, posters, handout etc. were distributed among participants in the program. These attractive materials helped in generating concentration and interest of participant for bird conservation.