Dear Journey North Readers,

For the past couple of weeks, there has been a weather phenomenon over the country known as an omega block. This happens when there is a high-pressure area sandwiched between two low-pressure areas. The resulting wind flow creates a pattern resembling the Greek letter omega. 

“Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities,” is theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2025

The importance of designing and managing urban environments that support both birds and people is the message of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign organized by the United Nations and international partners. The campaign kicks off with this year’s first peak day on May 10.