Rep. Marcy Kaptur Advocates for National American Birding Week

Proclamation of National American Birding Week

• 🇺🇸 Representative Marcy Kaptur introduced a bipartisan resolution to declare May 9th to May 18th, 2025, as National American Birding Week.
• 🐦 This initiative aims to recognize the significant migration of over 350 million bird species through the United States each spring.

Economic and Conservation Impact of Birding

• 💰 Birding generates over $90 billion annually for the U.S. economy, with 95 million birders nationwide.
• 🌍 The Great Lakes flyway is a crucial migratory path, attracting environmental stewards globally.
• 🤝 The "Biggest Week in American Birding," sponsored by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, exemplifies public-private partnerships that foster conservation and economic development.
• 🏞️ This event promotes nature tourism, research, education, and outreach, contributing millions of dollars to local economies.
• 🌱 The goal is to ensure the conservation of migratory bird populations and the continuation of these benefits for future generations.