Celebrate the return of migratory birds to the Kawarthas during World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 30, at the Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N.

The event, hosted by the Peterborough Public Library and Bird Friendly Peterborough, takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Friends of the Library community room, on the lower level.

Many local bird species migrate thousands of kilometres each spring to reach suitable habitats for breeding, before heading south in the fall.

“Welcoming back our feathered friends to Peterborough is a great way to connect with nature,” said city councillors Joy Lachica and Kevin Duguay.

The event features: a chance to meet Steve the Kestrel; a proclamation read by Lachica; a raptor demonstration; a display of the library’s birdwatching and nature kits; community organizations providing information........

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