From wetlands and coastlines to forests and grasslands, migratory birds connect ecosystems across continents along major global flyways.
Marked by the theme “Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter,” World Migratory Bird Day 2026 highlights how public bird observations – from coordinated surveys to everyday bird watching – help scientists track migration routes, population changes and habitat pressures worldwide.
Every recorded sighting adds to a growing body of knowledge that supports conservation across borders, reminding us that protecting migratory birds also means protecting the ecosystems shared by all life along the flyways.
