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The Asian Flyways Initiative

Bird and nature lovers from all over the world flock to Asian wetlands to appreciate migratory bird species such as curlews, knots, sandpipers and ducks through activities such as bird watching. Millions of birds travel distances as great as 13,000km from the Arctic to wintering grounds as far south as New Zealand, and they require ‘stepping-stone’ sites to rest and feed along on the way. Flyways are systems of global importance for the conservation of bird species and their habitats.

15.9.2020
Northern Pintails ©USFWS

New Flyer for WMBD 2020!

Have a look at the new WMBD Flyer ahead of the upcoming second peak day for World Migratory Bird Day on 10 October! Find out more about this year’s theme of connectivity, the threats that migratory birds face, and how we can all participate in this global celebration of migratory birds! The new colourful and informative flyer is available in:

EnglishFrench and Spanish.

9.9.2020

Instagram Campaign Highlights WMBD Flagship Species

Have a look at these visual and informative Instagram posts designed to celebrate and raise awareness for our feathered friends! The Instagram cards are featuring the twelve focal species of the 2020 WMBD campaign and include some interesting facts on each. Which species will be displaying? Which one is next? Stayed turned and follow the WMBD Instagram account!

https://www.instagram.com/worldmigratorybirdday/

9.9.2020
American Kestrel © Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

New Bird Quiz Takes Flight!

The WMBD Team has prepared a new online quiz about some spectacular soaring species! The quiz focuses on the twelve focal species of the 2020 World Migratory Bird Day campaign (those featured on the poster!). Test your knowledge and learn more about these amazing birds! If you need a few hints, check out the CMS and AEWA websites as well as the EFTA WMBD 2020 Species Fact Sheets. The quiz is available here in:

EnglishFrench and Spanish.

9.9.2020

PRESS RELEASE: World Migratory Bird Day 2020 - Birds Connect Our World

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World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated by people across the world on Saturday, 9 May with the theme “Birds Connect Our World”. The UN-led campaign aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the importance of international cooperation to conserve them. It is organized by a collaborative partnership among two UN treaties - the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) - and the Colorado-based non-profit organization, Environment for the Americas (EFTA).

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7.5.2020