World Migratory Bird Day 2026 resources
World Migratory Bird Day 2026 highlights the role of community science in migratory bird conservation
World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Theme: Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!
The partners behind World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) are happy to announce the theme for 2026: “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!” highlighting the important role of community science (also referred to as citizen science) for the conservation of migratory birds.
The 2026 campaign shines a spotlight on people-driven efforts that are essential for bird conservation and science, celebrating how individuals, communities, and organizations around the world are helping to build the knowledge base to better conserve migratory birds across borders.
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For more information on World Migratory Bird Day please contact:
Florian Keil, Campaign Coordinator, Information Officer at UNEP/CMS + UNEP/AEWA Secretariat, Bonn, Germany. Tel: +49 228 8152451. contact@worldmigratorybirdday.org
Susan Bonfield, Executive Director at Environment for the Americas.
Tel: +001 970-393-1183. sbonfield@environmentamericas.org
Minjae Baek, Communications Officer at the East Asian–Australasian Partnership. communication@eaaflyway.net