The entire month of September is a celebration of World Migratory Bird Day in the month of Algoma, with the event occurring virtually this fall rather than the traditional April date. The theme for 2020 is “Birds connect our world.” Bird City Algoma member Sue Hepp says the organization is looking for personal stories. It could be anything from hand feeding to rescuing or caring for an injured bird. Videos are already pouring in.

Submissions can be found on the group’s website. The traditional April gathering comes complete with guest speakers and vendors, but that had to be canceled due to COVID-19. Hepp says that to retain its title of Bird City, Algoma must put on some kind of event yearly. The virtual celebration fulfills that obligation.