A Western Meadowlark is among the millions of birds that are migrating north, establishing territories, and beginning the nesting season this spring (photo by Paul Konrad).

Without question, this coming weekend is “The Biggest Weekend of Birding” as it marks the peak of spring bird migration in many areas across North America, including the peak period for songbird and shorebird migration as these neotropic migrants arrive or stopover at preferred habitats. Testimony to this being the biggest weekend for birders is that the Global Big Day takes place Saturday, May 10th, as does World Migratory Bird Day, and the World Series of Birding. It’s also the official start of The Biggest Week in American Birding, along with 21 other birding festivals and events that will be active this weekend, and it’s Mother’s Day Sunday!

Each of these exciting events of the season brings birders together, including people of all ages and backgrounds, all cultures and professions. We all share a central interest – birds! If you are would like to learn more about these events, we refer you to previous articles published in the Birding News section of The Birding Wire to alert readers in advance of each of the events, which are listed with accompanying links to the event articles below:

Global Big Day: Global Big Day is May 10th! | Birding Wire

World Migratory Bird Day: World Migratory Bird Day is also May 10th | Birding Wire

World Series of Birding: The World Series of Birding is May 10th Too | Birding Wire

The Biggest Week in American Birding: BWIAB - Home (biggestweekinamericanbirding.com)

22 Birding Festivals & Events will begin or continue over the weekend! Refer to May Birding Festivals | Birding Wire

As a birder, you are a valuable part of the birding community, and we hope you enjoy a rewarding weekend – the biggest weekend in birding!