Migratory birds make incredible journeys every year, but habitat loss, pollution and climate change are pushing many into decline.
This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay#, meet the cities becoming safe havens:
Migratory birds are tending to their nestlings in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province as wetlands and nature reserves enter the peak breeding season for northbound migratory birds with the arrival of early summer.
One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report warns
From cuckoos and turtle doves to Arctic terns, 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, with habitat loss, hunting, pollution and climate change among the major threats
Poyang Lake in China is a vital wintering ground for migratory birds, including the critically endangered Siberian crane. Through AI powered monitoring, TECH4ALL supports conservation efforts at the lake. Retweet to support migratory birds for World Migratory Bird Day 2026!
People flock to Toronto's Tommy Thompson Park in hopes of spotting migratory birds, but the park reported a significant drop in spring and summer bird banding totals compared with historical averages, linking the decline directly to climate volatility in its 2025 annual report
🌿🌸 Spring is here, and so are the migratory birds! 🌸🌿
We’d love to hear from you—what migratory birds have you spotted so far this season? 🐦 Whether it's a familiar favorite or a new sighting, share your spring birdwatching experiences with us in the comments below! 📸✨
Every bird observed can tell us something. In China's Yellow River Delta, connected monitoring and AI help conservation teams identify and count migratory birds, providing valuable data to support research and protection.
What if a single bird could tell us the health of an entire ecosystem?
In Botswana, the Slaty Egret is a key indicator species for the Okavango Delta.
This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay#, watch how migratory birds connect ecosystems across continents.
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