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World Migratory Bird Day 10-11 May 2008

25-04-2008

Are you fascinated by the phenomenon of bird migration? Are you worried about the threats migratory birds are facing? Do you want to help raise awareness for migratory birds or are you already planning a bird-related activity, such as a bird watching excursion, a presentation or similar?

Then join hundreds of others around the world in the upcoming World Migratory Bird Day taking place on 10-11 May.

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is a global initiative devoted to promoting migratory birds and their conservation worldwide. The theme for this year is ‘Migratory Birds – Ambassadors for Biodiversity’.

WMBD is a commemorative event celebrated throughout the world, and strongly counts on the support and contributions of interested individuals and organisations. By registering your planned activity on the WMBD website, you can help promote this global event - linking your own event to the many other activities taking place around the world that weekend. Registering is simple and it only takes a few minutes.

Take a look at the WMBD website to learn more about the day and how to register your activity online. BirdLife International are a supporting partner of WMBD.

To download the WMBD press release (pdf 122 KB) click here...