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The beautiful Doñana National Park, located in the south of Spain, is under threat from, among others, illegal water irrigation practices. This park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, is home to an incredible array of plant and animal species, many of which are at risk of extinction. Unfortunately, the use of water illegally extracted from the already overexploited park's aquifers is causing significant damage to the delicate ecosystem.
All over the world, billions of birds are undergoing a feat of endurance that we can only wonder at. This World Migratory Bird Day we will follow the stories of migrating birds overcoming a multitude of threats and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting them.
As we celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, globally united under this year’s theme of water and wetlands, let us embark on a journey to restore and safeguard the habitats that these incredible globe-trotters rely on. From vast marshes to petite ponds, these havens come in all shapes and sizes.
Twice a year, billions of migratory birds embark on incredible journeys across the globe. These birds follow specific routes called flyways, which act as super-highways in the sky. Their journey takes them south for the winter and back north in the spring to breed.
BirdLife Zimbabwe is working with local communities to restore the Driefontein Grasslands.
Le GREPOM mène des activités de conservation sur ce site depuis des années à travers des suivis réguliers et des activités de sensibilisation en faveur des étudiants, écoliers et population locale.
GREPOM (BirdLife Partner in Morocco) has been carrying out conservation activities in this site through regular monitoring and awareness-raising activities for students, schoolchildren, and the local population.
Since 2005, Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE), BirdLife Partner in Egypt has been involved in protecting migratory bird species in the country. Through specialized scientific research, advocacy, education and outreach, NCE supports species, their habitats, and local communities.
Kenya lies along the African-Eurasian flyway, an important international route for migratory birds. About 170 Palaearctic migratory bird species migrate south to Kenya from Europe and Asia.
New research highlights the staggering footprint of tuna fisheries, most of which operate at the most dangerous time for albatrosses, representing a major threat to these iconic seabirds.
Although often associated with arid desert, Qatar is home to a range of birds, many of which travel through the country on migration. Discover more about the country’s avian diversity in the latest ‘Through the lens’ article.