IMBD Theme 2008
Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People
Migratory birds travel long distances between breeding and non-breeding sites throughout the Western Hemisphere. In 2008, IMBD will explore the birds that make these fantastic journeys, the habitats on which they depend, and the people who are important to the conservation of birds and their habitats along the way.
International Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in May in the U.S. and Canada. While most events will take place on May 10, 2008, we encourage you to organize your program, event, or festival when it best suits you and the birds. IMBD materials are not dated and may be used year-round.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, IMBD is celebrated in the fall, when migratory birds have returned to non-breeding grounds. So no matter where you are in the Western Hemisphere, you might find an IMBD event near you!
The 2008 theme provides a wonderful opportunity to recognize the important habitats in your locale and the groups and individuals that contribute to their protection. Explore what each habitat offers migratory birds, whether it is a place to rest, a nesting site, or a winter home.
Contribute to conservation and win at the same time.
For each donation of $5, you will be entered into a drawing to win the original IMBD 2008 artwork. All proceeds will benefit La Tangara, the newsletter of the International Working Group of Partners in Flight. This newsletter is recognized as a critical information exchange mechanism for Neotropical bird conservation. The number of subscribers and the need for this communication has grown, and we are excited to become partners in its success. Please lend a hand!
Donating is easy. You may send a check or charge your credit card. The drawing will be held in February 2008 at the IV International Partners in Flight Conference in McAllen, Texas.
IMBD 2008 Artist
Eleazar Saenz
Light, color and precise detail are the main elements Saenz uses to capture the grace, power and wildlife mystery. His inspiration and references are vivid experiences walking and enjoying mountain, desert, forest, jungle and all diverse territory of Mexico.
When we ask Eleazar Saenz about his beginning in wildlife art, he remembers with nostalgia the time when he looked at the calendars especially those that depicted images of animals in their habitat. Also he remembers the places that he knew as a child: rivers, mountains, and lakes. The feeling of peace and freedom produced when watching the migratory ducks crossing the sky, and the excitement when he sees an animal in his natural environment. Yes, first he learned to love nature.
Later, Saenz found his life vocation: painting. He then combined his love for nature with art. Now he is a wildlife artist who captures in his images a piece of wildlife and shares it with the viewer. He is wellknown for his versatility and wide range of subjects and mediums including, wildlife paintings, murals, dioramas and portraits.
Eleazar has received numerous awards and been featured in a number of events including:
In 1995 and 1996 his work won top national ranking in a stamp contest (Ducks Unlimited of Mexico)
His work won other prizes and has been exhibited in galleries and museums of Mexico, the USA and Canada.
View samples of Eleazar's art.
