The theme of this year’s Global BirdFair is "Safeguarding Ocean Species" (Laysan Albatross photo by Paul Konrad).

Across the Atlantic, an annual international celebration of birds – the Global BirdFair – takes place July 11 to 13 in the center of England at Rutland. The Global BirdFair includes a program of events to interest all generations, including a variety of activities, guest speakers, many national and international sponsors and exhibitors that include optical equipment companies, conservation organizations, tourist boards, and ecotourism companies alongside exhibitors selling bird books and art, bird foods and birder foods, plus local produce and products. It’s big, and it’s exciting! To learn more about this premier European birding event, refer to Global BirdFair