Good to Know

  World Migratory Bird Day, May 10, 2025 World Migratory Bird Day May 10 is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US. It is a special day that is celebrated all around the world. People from all walks of life come out to recognize, acknowledge, and appreciate the myriad of incredible benefits provided by birds. (World Migratory Bird Day in the Americas, 2025.) There will be display table in the foyer at the Barrie Public Library with bird information including Barrie’s official bird the Belted Kingfisher on May 7, 8, 9, 10 during library hours. May 10 volunteers will be present 10 am - 1pm. to provide activities and share knowledge about the theme and Barrie's Official Bird. Weather permitting, there will be a walk to the waterfront to see urban birds on the way and hopefully see the Belted Kingfisher at the waterfront. Did you know without birds our Earth would have very few trees? Most birds from the smallest fluff of feathers to large toucans help...