- This event has passed.
World Migratory Bird Day – Fall celebration October 11th, 2025
About World Migratory Bird Day
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 underscores 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 Agreement (AEWA), Environment for the Americas (EFTA), and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP).
Join us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day and take part in this global movement to create a brighter future for migratory birds and our shared natural world.
For more information about World Migratory Bird Day and ways to get involved, please visit www.migratorybirdday.org
| This year’s theme, “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities,” has inspired global action with energy and purpose. Together, we are raising awareness on the threats birds face and driving change to create a world where both birds and people can thrive together.
Conservationists, educators, and citizens around the globe have answered the call to create bird-friendly cities and communities in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. From community cleanups and educational workshops to policy advocacy and art contests, their efforts show a shared commitment to protecting migratory birds and their habitats.
WMBD Events Map 2025 (maybe just has May 2025 events?) : https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/content/events-map Nearby / virtual options
Sioux Falls Bird Club (Sioux Falls, SD) will have a field trip on Oct 11th, ask Chris Anderson for details, canderson1@sio.midco.net, (605) 254-2550 cell, https://siouxfallsbirdclub.org/ |
Why “Shared Spaces” Matter More Than Ever |
| Migratory birds face major challenges in and around the urban landscape. Urban growth destroys habitats, light pollution disorients flocks, and window collisions kill millions of birds every year. The World Migratory Bird Day 2025 campaign proposes practical ways for governments, businesses, and individuals to create bird-friendly cities and communities.
Actions being encouraged through this year’s campaign include:
-======== ===============
|