World Migratory Bird Day

The partners behind World Migratory Bird Day are happy to announce that the theme for the 2025 campaign will be dedicated to creating bird-friendly cities and communities . The 2025 campaign will highlight the need for a healthy coexistence between humans and birds . It will focus on creating and adapting environments that support migratory bird populations across all communities , from bustling cities to smaller towns and communities.

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.

 Free-roaming pets can harm birds. When pets like cats of dogs roam freely outside, they might chase, hunt, or kill birds. By keeping pet on a leash, inside, or in a safe outdoor space like a "catio'' we help protect birds and keep them safe from harm.

Plastics can harm animals and birds. Birds and other animals can get trapped in plastic or mistake it for food. Saying no to plastic switching to reusable items helps protect the environment for birds and other animals.

Whether in the city or the countryside, all communities can support migratory birds by  adopting bird-friendly practices . These include c reating healthy habitats, implementing effective anti-collision measures, reducing pollution, and providing ample food sources for birds . Urban expansion  can lead to habitat loss if not well planned, and cause a decline in bird nesting and feeding areas, food sources and shelter, jeopardizing  the survival of migratory birds . Non-native species such as domestic cats and non-native plants, disrupt ecosystems by  introducing new predators and competition for resources that birds need to survive . Fatal collisions  with buildings and glass are worsened by light pollution from city structures, reflections that confuse birds, and large frameless building designs. Weather conditions like fog and rain can reduce birds' visibility of urban structures, raising  the risk of collisions with bui...

Shade-grown coffee helps birds! Shade coffee is grown i the place where migratory birds spend the winter. It provide trees and other plants that support insects and place to rest; Look for  ''Bird Friendly'' coffee at your store.  

World Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign that serves as a beacon for conservation efforts aimed at protecting migratory birds and their journeys across borders. Celebrated twice a year—in May and October—WMBD reflects the cyclical nature of bird migration and the varying peak periods in the northern and southern hemispheres. This worldwide initiative triggers countless educational events, uniting people in a common goal to protect migratory birds and their habitats . Each year, WMBD selects a central theme to inspire action and concentrate global efforts towards preserving the habitats and wellbeing of migratory birds . The 2025 theme will  underscore the urgent need for bird-friendly cities, combining scientific insights with practical steps for individuals and communities to support these remarkable creatures. The WMBD campaign is organized by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) , the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreeme...

The partners key messages and conservation efforts ahead of the   World Migratory Bird Day   WMBD 2025 will emphasize that every community - urban to rural - can play a significant role in supporting migratory birds . Through good city planning, and by adopting bird-friendly practices like creating healthy habitats, reducing pollution, and preventing collisions with glass windows and other built objects , communities can significantly contribute to the well-being of migratory birds . Urban expansion and man-made environments , if not managed properly, pose significant threats to these birds, leading to habitat loss and increasing the risks like fatal collisions with buildings and glass. Through good upstream planning for sustainable urban development that avoids sprawl and destruction of habitat as well as collaborative efforts with neighbors, schools, and local organizations, everyone can protect birds and raise awareness about their importance to the health of the...

In WMBD 2025 will raise awareness about the many challenges migratory birds face due to human activities and expanding urban development . The campaign will advocate for strategic urban planning and conservation efforts that incorporate bird-friendly practices , making sure that our communities become havens for these remarkable travelers. The 2025 theme will encourage action from all sectors , including national and local governments, businesses, community groups, and individuals worldwide.  More information.

This year's World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) campaign will highlight the need for a healthy coexistence between humans and birds . It will focus on creating and adapting environments that support migratory bird populations across all communities , from bustling cities to smaller towns and communities. There are actions everyone can take to protect our shared spaces with wildlife. The event to mark World Migratory Bird Day will be held on May 10th 2025 under the theme '' Creating bird-friendly cities & communities ." The celebration is lead by the Convention on Migratory Species and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement . 

Help promote the campaign!   Please help spread the word about World Migratory Bird Day by announcing it on your own website, newsletters and via your social media channels. Share information about World Migratory Bird Day and this year’s theme to your contacts and networks. Use your networks and channels to tell others about the importance of migratory birds. Please use the resources on social media pack for this purpose . And whenever you do, please make sure to use the main hashtags: #WorldMigratoryBirdDay and #WMBD2025 and #SharedSpaces and #DMAM Send in a statement. As every year, we would be delighted to receive statements to mark World Migratory Bird Day 2025. These could either be short (1-2 minute) video messages or written statements (maximum of 800 words) which we will be sharing on social media and via our website For further information contact@worldmigratorybirdday.org

Every Word Migratory Bird Day event is unique, and as diverse and creative as the people and  organizations involved. United by a common theme and campaign, World Migratory Bird Day events take place in all corners of the world and involve and inspire thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds. While events are usually organized on one of the two peak days of World Migratory Bird Day, events can be linked to World Migratory Bird Day throughout the year. There are really no limits on creativity! A successful World Migratory Bird Day event often gets people outside, engages them in learning about birds and habitats, and equips them to take conservation action . WMBD events usually promote the conservation theme, contribute to raising awareness or encourage people to take action. Past activities and awareness-raising events have included bird-watching tours, educational workshops and exhibitions, webinars, festivals, and painting competitions, which have been organized at scho...