Statement by Mr. Mikaël Poutiers, Bern Convention

The celebration of the World Migratory Bird Day on 12 October 2024 emphasises the critical role insects play in the survival of migratory bird species. These birds rely on the abundance of insects, as one of their primary food sources, to sustain their energy needs, especially during breeding and migration periods. 

 

23.9.2024

BirdLife International: No Insects, No Birds - World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Today, on World Migratory Bird Day, we celebrate the essential role insects play in fuelling the journeys of migratory birds across vast distances. These tiny creatures are vital for replenishing the energy reserves of traveling birds of all sizes, influencing the timing, duration, and overall success of their migrations. 

8.5.2024
8.5.2024

UNRIC: World Migratory Bird Day 2024: Protect Insects to Protect Birds

For the first time, the upcoming World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will focus on insects’ importance to migratory birds and highlight concerns related to decreasing insect populations. 

7.5.2024

Convention on Biological Diversity: World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Migratory birds are a wonder of nature. They also play an essential role in pollination and pest control, benefitting us as people. We need migratory birds, but what do they need? This World Migratory Bird Day, we focus on insects.

 

6.5.2024

PRESS RELEASE: World Migratory Bird Day 2024 Highlights Importance of Insects

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World Migratory Bird Day 2024 shines a spotlight on the relationship between migratory birds and insects amidst alarming declines for both. World Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign that educates and promotes conservation efforts for migratory birds and their journeys across borders.

1.5.2024

Anna Rose: The Featured Artist for WMBD 2024

We are delighted to introduce Anna Rose, a talented artist from Columbus, Ohio, as this year's featured artist for World Migratory Bird Day 2024. Anna's practice perfectly aligns with our campaign's focus on insects, adding a unique and personal touch to our events and educational outreach.

27.11.2023

Protect Insects, Protect Birds

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We are excited to announce that for the first time ever, the upcoming World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will focus on the importance of insects for migratory birds, and highlight concerns related to decreasing populations of insects. Insects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species, not only during the breeding seasons but also during their extensive journeys and greatly affect the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations.

14.11.2023

PRESS RELEASE: Global Campaign Highlights Importance of Water for Migratory Birds

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World Migratory Bird Day 2023 is here, focusing on the theme "Water: Sustaining Bird Life." On October 14th, people and organizations all over the world will come together to raise awareness and take action. Water is essential to the survival of migratory birds. From breeding to resting, and refueling during migration and wintering, migratory birds rely on lakes, rivers, ponds, coastal wetlands, and even moisture found in seeds, flowers, and mist. But water is under threat. Climate change, pollution, and increasing human demand for water are endangering vital ecosystems and the availability of clean water – for birds and people alike.

12.10.2023

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