Durango Follows Global Bird Migration

From pole to pole, we have birds.

Even if they're in the Antarctic or in the Arctic,

even if they don't fly, they may waddle.

They'll be able to have that global,

cross-cultural connection with other people

for the community of Durango.

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When I first moved here,

I started walking the Anomas River trails every day,

sometimes twice a day.

And I just found myself really amazed

by all the birds that were here.

But then I lived and I stayed here through the winter

and then I was shocked by how silent it was.

Like, wait a minute.

Where did all the birds go?

Because I'm from Phoenix, I'm from the desert.

The birds are happy all year long,

but then also they not only got quieter,

but they also disappeared.

And so I started to wonder where did the birds go.

And follow the birds came as a result of that.

So the bird migration gathering is a three-day experience

where I bring together scientists, artists,

and storytellers around the concept of bird migration.

I bring these folks from all over the world

so that you can get a glimpse of all the different flyways

that are happening globally.

In the first October bird migration gathering,

we had participants from 16 different countries.

It's the level of biodiversity that these individuals

are bringing to the conversation.

Bringing together, of course, ornithology,

the love of birds, following birds.

But we've got conservation coming into the mix.

Politics in a good way through international treaties.

We've got art, storytelling, technology.

I have one of our speakers goes into web coding

if you're interested.

I mean, it is just such a rich conversation.

And I think you'll be amazed at how

there are so many different ways that we as individuals

can be a part of what birds are doing around the world

and how we can follow them

and enjoy their presence just that much more.

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