Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge in Hoquiam, Washington, USA was authorized for the protection of important shorebird habitat and encompasses over 1,500 hectares of intertidal mudflats, salt marsh, and uplands. Grays Harbor Estuary is one of four major staging areas for shorebirds in North America, and they gather here in Spring to feed and store up fat reserves, and rest for the non-stop flight to their northern breeding grounds. Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge hosts the the annual Shorebird and Nature Festival which includes field trips, lectures, workshops, a birder's market place, a nature fun fair, a banquet, guided walks and a community day, it's a not to be missed event in Spring.READ MORE

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Milton is located on the west shore of the Delaware Bay and is a 10,144 acre refuge for migratory birds. This important stopover for these migratory birds provides protected breeding habitat for threatened and endangered species including neo-tropical migrating bird species. The habitat includes salt marsh, freshwater marsh, ponds and impoundments, wooded swamps and upland grasslands and forest as they say. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge offers lecture programs, bird walks and educational activities and there are hundreds of native plants and animal species including 308 bird species, fish species, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, rare insects and plants, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation in Kingsville, Ontario was established in 1931 to continue the good work of Jack Miner who pioneered the banding of migrating waterfowl and founded the migratory waterfowl refuge system. This charitable organisation operates soley on grants and with a long history going back to when Jack formed one of the first Game Protective associations in 1900. In 1904 Jack Miner who founded the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary for the conservation of migrating Canada geese and wild ducks, was dubbed the Father of Conservation. To this day Jacks work is honoured by the board of directors and he was inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame for his pioneering work. His house is open to the public and there's a viewing platform and gazebo, and a 5km trail system in the south side of the property in the Jack Miner woods.READ MORE

Observatoire d'Oiseaux de Tadoussac is a magnificent attraction in Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada does most of it's work in the National Park Fjord-du-Saguenay area of the Bay of Moulin-a-Baude acquiring data on migratory bird populations, particularly on boreal species to assess population trends. Considered the best place in Quebec to observe migrating raptors, the strategic location of Observatoire d'Oiseaux de Tadoussac allows for the studying of the migrating bird populations clustering along the coast. Come be charmed by the banding owls and the banding passerine enjoy a memorable visit and every year they host the Migratory Bird Festival of the North Shore in the fall, it's a not be missed phenomenon of when the St. Lawrence is transformed into an immense migration corridor. READ MORE

The World Birding Center in Brownsville, Texas, USA is a world class birding destination, and is a network of nine sites along the 120 miles of river road from South Padre Island to Roma. Featuring habitats from dry chaparral brush and verdant riverside thickets to freshwater marshes and coastal wetlands, more than 10,000 acres will be opened up for prime viewing. The mission of the World Birding Center is to protect the native habit while increasing the understanding and appreciation of the birds and wildlife. Centered at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, the World Birding Center project is a global model for conservation and eco tourism development. They will be offering viewing stations, watching towers, interpretive centers and programs, and they intend to grow tourism and the number of acres protected in the Rio Grande Valley, so all benefit, and it's the perfect chance to see their famous birds.READ MORE

The Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Tiburon, California, is located on the edge of San Francisco Bay and comprised of 11 acres of uplands and 900 acres of submerged lands with a variety of eco systems. They provide a wonderful feeding area to migratory birds as they make their way along the Pacific Flyway, and visitors here can walk the woodlands, hillside and oak trail and view the hummingbird garden and so much more, this is the perfect outdoor classroom. The Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary also offers Audubon Youth programs, summer camps, have volunteer workdays and community service as well as monthly bird walks and more, and at certain times of year, are open for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and in water activities, come enjoy.READ MORE

The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is the green lung of Kochi, Kerala, India, and is a protected area of mainly mangrove species in a small tidal wetland. The tidal pond and mangroves are a shelter for birds resident and migratory, and the mangroves play and important role in stabilising the land along the coast with their unique combination of specialized plants and animals. The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is a piece of serene wilderness for the urban public and tourists to enjoy a wonderful eco tourism visit, and along with the large number of wetland birds is perfect for education, conservation and aesthetic purposes.READ MORE