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.
The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Site, were recently expanded to include the Changshan Islands in #Liaoning# province, which serve as a vital habitat for some key species.
#EcoChina# #Biodiversity# #Conservation#
World Migratory Bird Day 2026 reminds us that every bird counts. At the Yellow River Delta in China, TECH4ALL uses technology to monitor endangered Oriental storks without disturbing their habitat. Retweet to show your support for migratory bird protection!
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
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