World Migratory Bird Day

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2023 Date	13 May 2023
2024 Date	12 October 2024

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World Migratory Bird Day in 2023

Saturday, 13 May

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World Migratory Bird Day History

World Migratory Bird Day seeks to raise awareness about migratory birds. Migratory birds are those who migrate to different regions either to avoid harsh weather or to breed. This migration is not only important for their survival, but it is also important for our society.

Migratory birds are responsible for spreading seeds, pollinating flowers, and acting as pest control. This day aims to educate us about the threats migratory birds face as well as the importance of protecting them. World Migratory Bird Day was started in 2006 as part of a collaboration between the Conservations of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) and the Species of Wild Animals (CMS). In the US and Canada, it is observed annually on the second Saturday in May. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is typically observed on the 2nd Saturday of October to better coincide with the migratory bird seasons there.

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Today is World Migratory Bird Day! Australia plays host to the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. This Flyway contains 50 million migratory water birds from over 250 different populations, including the tiny Red-necked Stint, whose migration covers thousands of kilometres. https://t.co/mM6tYLIfGg
— WIRES (@WIRESWildlife) May 8, 2022

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! 🐦 @WMBD #WMBD2022 Did you know Australia belongs to the largest bird migration highway in the world? The East Asian-Australasian Flyway supports over 6 million migratory #shorebirds every year! 🤯 https://t.co/y1bpk2DBIv
— Wing Threads (@wing_threads) May 13, 2022

This World Migratory Bird Day, we’re celebrating the White-throated Needletail. Breeding in northern Asia and Siberia, this large member of the swift family travels our skies during our warmer months. With speeds of up to 130 km/h, they’re some of the planet’s fastest birds. https://t.co/OymLUO2Owv
— DELWP Victoria (@DELWP_Vic) May 13, 2022

World Migratory Bird Day Facts

World Migratory Bird Day in 2023 will focus on highlighting the importance of water for migratory birds while identifying key actions for protecting water resources.
According to Great Lakes Echo, during the fall migration season, over 4 billion birds in North America migrate towards warmer climates.
The Red Knot is a migratory bird species with one of the longest migration routes of any bird. It travels up to 9941 miles (16,000 kilometers) twice a year. It breeds in Siberia and in the winter, travels to the west coast of Africa.

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World Migratory Bird Day Top Events and Things to Do

Discover events near you. The non-profit organization Environment for the Americas (EFTA) hosts events around the world to help raise awareness about birds.
Learn more about the featured bird species of Migratory Bird Day 2021.
Watch the 2021 World Migratory Bird Day video.
Watch a movie or documentary about birds. Here are our suggestions:
Rio (2011)
The Big Year (2011)
The Life of Birds (1998)