World Migratory Bird Day

1. Plant Native Gardens : This simple act provides food and shelter for birds while supporting pollinators like butterflies and bees. Native plants are adapted to your local ecosystem, attracting native birds and creating a healthy environment for wildlife. ( Source: Audubon - Why Native Plants Are Better for Birds and People ) 2. Make Your Windows Bird-Safe : Hundreds of millions of birds die from window collisions yearly. Use films, curtains, or patterned glass to deter birds from mistaking reflections for open sky. Existing buildings can be retrofitted with these solutions and new buildings can be planned so they are more bird-friendly. (Source: Mass Audubon - Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows? ) 3. Turn Off Unnecessary Lights : Artificial light disrupts bird migration patterns and can be deadly. Use shielded, downward-facing lights, timers, sensors, and turn off unnecessary lights at night. Advocate for policies promoting dark skies. (Source: Environmental Pollution -Pre-migration ar...

World Migratory Bird Day 2025 promotes the importance of a healthy coexistence between humans and birds by focusing on creating bird-friendly communities and cities . The campaign will raise awareness about the challenges migratory birds face due to human activities and urban development , promoting conservation and the creation of bird-friendly environments within our made-made communities . It will advocate for various actions from citizens, such as planting native flowers and gardens and transforming urban areas into sanctuaries for migratory birds . Additionally, it will promote local and global collaboration in urban planning to incorporate green and blue spaces and other bird-friendly practices. The celebration of World Migratory Bird Day 2025 will offer practical steps for communities and individuals to support migratory birds and reduce the man-made threats they face in our urban environments and communities.. The Theme for WMBD 2025 is Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-fri...

  Turn off the lights at night because bright lights confuse birds. Birds use the stars to find their way when they fly at night. Bright lights can confuse event attract them. By turning off lights, we help birds stay safe and find their way.

Make your window visible to birds by using bird-friendly window treatments. Birds can't always see clear glass and fly into windows and glass doors. This can hurt and even kill them! By closing curtains or using a window film, we help birds see the glass.  

Plant native flowers and trees to help birds find food and shelter. Native plants are the plants that naturally grow in your areas. Birds love them because they provide food (like seeds and berries) and places to hide or build nests. They help birds stay healthy by offering the right environment for them.

Reduce pesticides to protect the insects birds need to survive. Insects are important food for birds. When we use pesticides, it can harm these insects. By using fewer chemicals, we help keep the insects healthy, as well as the birds that eat them.   Reducing pesticide use is crucial due to significant negative impacts on human health, the environment, and biodiversity. Pesticides can contaminate soil and water, harm non-target species like beneficial insects and pollinators, and pose risks to human health through accidental exposure or consumption of treated food. Reducing reliance on pesticides also promotes sustainable agriculture and helps maintain healthy ecosystems.