This is a bird note.

I'm Nicole Jackson.

And I'm Emma Britain.

We're thrilled to announce that we're celebrating the fifth year of Black Birders Week.

That's right. It's a week-long celebration with events and activities that highlight the achievements and

contributions of black birders, amplify their experiences in nature, and raise awareness

about the importance of diversity in burden and conservation.

This year's theme is Wings of Justice soaring for change,

which recognizes the historical and ongoing environmental

and justices faced by black communities, including

disproportionate exposure to pollution and lack of access to green spaces for birds and people. Stay tuned to Bird Note daily for a week of shows produced by our organizers.

You'll hear about places crucial to black people and to birds,

learn how to participate in science projects through birding, and listen

to our team members share knowledge from their fields of study.

And don't miss our virtual event on the impact of the Heat Island effect on summer birding this

Tuesday. So grab your binoculars and focus in on the intersections of birds and

justice during the special fifth year of Black Birders Week.

Check out more details on Birdnote.org about how you can participate.

And make sure to follow us on social media for updates.

Let's make this the best Black Birders Week yet. You're going to be.