It’s #WorldCurlewDay !💧 Curlews are wading birds often found passing through wetlands and coastal habitats.🌊 Their curved beaks are one of their most distinguishable features capable of foraging deep into sand and soil for invertebrates.🪱 Read more👉 datazone.birdlife.org/search?searc...

Join us on Global Big Day! In the current print edition of the BirdLife Magazine we mistakenly cited the Global Big Day date. It is of course 9 May Saturday and we regret the misprint. May 9 everybody, join the flock! Find out more here 👉 globalbirding.org/home

A small lagoon in Malawi holds a story that spans continents. 🌍 Chia Lagoon is a freshwater wetland, providing essential food for birds such as the African Jacana, Whiskered Tern and African Pygmy-goose.💧 Discover more in our latest Voices of the Flyways feature: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/04...

Romario is a young and passionate advocate for conservation. Through his Back a Buddy campaign, he is raising funds for SANCCOB and BirdLife South Africa to help safeguard seabirds Support his mission by clicking the link 👉 backabuddy.co.za/campaign/rom... @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social

Vultures play a vital role in their ecosystems.🦅 Our Senior Vulture Conservation Officer, Lovelater Sebele, says conservation should be inclusive and suggests bringing together our collective knowledge, from traditional culture to conservation efforts.🌍 Read more👉 www.birdlife.org/mixedflock-ls

Emperor Penguin now Endangered!🐧 Our new IUCN Red List assessment reveals the shocking impact of climate change.🌍 Drastic declines and erratic changes in sea ice in Antarctica are projected to cause the Emperor Penguin population to halve by the 2080s.📉 Read more👉 www.birdlife.org/emperorpenguin

We’re thrilled to share that Global Birdfair 2026 is supporting our work to protect endemic birds in São Tomé and help prevent extinctions in this incredible island nation.🤝 A heartfelt thank you to the Global Birdfair team for championing this vital work. 💚 www.birdlife.org/news/2026/04...

In Japan, this bird, known as hiyodori, gets its name from its distinctive “hee-yo, hee-yo” call. 🌸 Learn all about the Brown-eared Bulbul in our latest article written by our Honorary President HIH Princess Takamado: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/04...

Protecting life in northern Ghana. 🌿 Our Partner, Ghana Wildlife Society, is collaborating with local communities to restore degraded areas, protect species and support sustainable livelihoods.🤝 Learn more in our Voices of the Flyways special feature here: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/03...

Major breakthroughs for migratory birds at CMS COP15! ✨ In a landmark decision, governments formally recognised marine flyways for the first time. 🌊 Discover several other conservation wins from a productive week in our latest article. 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2026/03...

At #CMSCOP15, participants welcomed the six global marine flyways based on seabird tracking data analyzed by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social—especially given seabirds are among the most threatened migratory animals globally, with more than half of their species in decline. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

#CMSCOP15 is happening now in Campo Grande, Brazil! 🦅 We’re calling on governments to turn global commitments into real action for migratory species.📢 Learn more here.👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2026/03...

Today is #InternationalDayofForests !🌎🌳 Covering almost a third of the Earth’s land, forests contain over 80% of all land animals, insects and plant species, and are home for around 300 million people.🦜 Find out more: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/03...

🚨New Open Access Paper🚨 Using the marine flyways concept to accelerate ocean conservation published in @jappliedecology.bsky.social OA paper➡️ doi.org/10.1111/1365... #BLScience #seabirds 1/4

Meet the majestic White Stork!🕊️ From grasslands to pastures, this migratory bird flies across a range of open habitats. They flock in the hundreds and thousands when travelling along the African-Eurasian Flyway, using thermal updrafts to soar.🌍 Learn more👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

Protecting migratory birds in the Jordan Rift Valley.🌿 In the heart of the Arabian desert, the Azraq Wetland Reserve serves as a vital oasis to around 350 bird species.💧 Read our full interview with Tareq Qaneer in our latest Voices of the Flyways story here: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/03...

Ahead of #CMSCOP15, our State of the World's Migratory Species: Interim Report 2026 has been released. Developed by @unepwcmc.bsky.social with @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social & @migratinghooves.bsky.social, it finds 49% of migratory species have declining populations: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/plig...

🔭 Lost, and also Found! The Search for Lost Birds has released its 2026 Lost Birds List update. 5 species rediscovered in 2025 & 6 species added for 2026. Read more: bit.ly/4bFcuIo Re:wild @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social Illustration from © Cornell Lab @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social

Biodiversity is not evenly distributed around the planet. In Ireland, 75 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) for seabirds have been identified. Where are these hidden hotspots? Tune into our webinar on March 10th to learn where our seabirds go and why these places matter: bit.ly/4l0ZoZ2

Check out the Lesser Florican! A new interview for the "Birds of Grasslands" series has been posted! Hear about this amazing grassland species. @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social youtu.be/HchlIbNksZg

We protect more than just birds!🦇 The UN CMS Energy Task Force (ETF), coordinated by BirdLife International, has produced two new factsheets highlighting the challenges facing migratory bats and solutions for wind energy development.✨ 🔗 www.cms.int/publication/... 🔗 www.cms.int/publication/...

In the spirit of this year’s theme for International Women’s Day: #GivetoGain, the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands is proud to present the 2026 cohort of “Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands.” These 12 courageous women are leading positive change. www.ramsar.org/our-work/act...

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay !🌍🐦 In nature, nothing exists alone. We're the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. We’ve built a movement that turns local knowledge into global impact – our world has never needed us more.💪 Support here👉 www.birdlife.org/campaigns-ap...

🌍A decade after IUCN launched the Global Standard for #KBAs, a new paper led by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social takes stock of progress. 📍16,596 KBAs 🌱22.1 million km² 🦋18,365 trigger species Discover more 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

For migratory birds, the lowland wetlands of Iceland are critical habitats for breeding, resting and refuelling. ✨ Despite heavy drainage, our Partner Fuglavernd, BirdLife Iceland, is working tirelessly to protect and restore these sites.🦆 Learn more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/02...

Meet the Endangered Indian Skimmer as it skims over shallow water, scooping its prey! 🐟 From India to Bangladesh, it travels along the Central Asian Flyway, but river degradation is impacting its survival.📉 Find out more about its conservation here👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science!🌍🔎 Today, and every day, we celebrate the incredible women in science across the BirdLife Partnership.👏 Nominated by their colleagues, we explore the stories of several women across the regions. Read here👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2026/02...

Flyways are like ecological highways, connecting continents through a series of critical habitats.🦩 Birds need a network of stopover sites to complete their long-distance migrations successfully. 💧
 
 
Read the full story of Akshita Rabdiya to learn more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/02...

The birds of Iceland!🕊️ HIH Princess Takamado had an unexpected sighting – a Rock Ptarmigan with pure white plumage!❄️ Those that inhabit Iceland and other Arctic regions moult twice a year: into patterned breeding plumage and white non-breeding plumage.🏔️ Read more👉 www.birdlife.org/iceland-birds/

Meet the Golden-cheeked Warbler!💛 It’s the only endemic nesting bird in Texas, and travels to wintering grounds in southern Mexico and Central America, along the Americas Flyway. It's Endangered but conservation actions are underway. Find out more👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

Birds are our compass. Wetlands are the map. 🗺️ Across the BirdLife Partnership, we work where wetlands are lived in and relied upon, bringing scientific evidence together with knowledge shaped by generations of close observation. 🔬 Read the full story here: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/02...

⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝐎𝐮𝐫 #𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 3 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬! 💀 Over 1 million birds die every year in the EU from lead poisoning. Millions more are at risk. Safe alternatives exist, what’s missing is political will. ✍️ Add your voice before it’s too late: 👉 banleadnow.com/get-involved/

How Indigenous leadership helps hornbills thrive. 🦜 When communities are respected as knowledge holders, conservation becomes shared, sustained and rooted in place.🌿 Read the full story on locally-led hornbill conservation in Sarawak here: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/01...

💚Global Birdfair 2026 Conservation Project announcement Preventing Island Extinctions 🇸🇹São Tomé and Príncipe Flagship Species - Dwarf Ibis Donating funds raised to @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social Press release globalbirdfair.org 10, 11 & 12 July 2026 Lyndon Top, Rutland UK #globalbirdfair #nature

Grasslands are one of the world’s most overlooked ecosystems.🌾 As the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 unfolds, we’re shining a light on what’s at stake. Read the full story and discover how we are protecting grasslands worldwide 🔗 www.birdlife.org/news/2026/01...

We welcome a new BirdLife Partner in Chile – Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre (ROC)!🦅 With strong roots in citizen science and conservation, ROC joins our global network to strengthen action for birds and nature across the Americas🌎 Read the full story👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2026/01...

Despite their affectionate appearance, penguins are underwater predators when in pursuit of their prey.🐟 Out of the 18 species, 67% are experiencing population declines. But 11% have increasing populations.📈 Make a difference this #PenguinAwarenessDay👉 birdlife.donorsupport.co/page/REDLIST...

🚨We're seeking information on Globally Threatened Birds!🚨 We collate up-to-date information used to evaluate the classification of each bird species on the IUCN Red List.🦜 Our team have opened discussions for 90 species until 25 January.🗺️ Contribute here👉 forums.birdlife.org/red-list-cha...

Today, the High Seas Treaty enters into force — giving the world the first global governance framework to safeguard our ocean beyond national borders.🌊🌍 Let’s make it count for nature, climate and people.🙌 Find out more 👉 highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif... @highseasalliance.bsky.social

6️⃣0️⃣ years. Millions of birds. One global census. ✨ For 60 years, the International Waterbird Census has shown how local action can drive global conservation. 🌍 Together, we can secure a future for waterbirds and wetlands worldwide. 🤝 Read the full story here: www.birdlife.org/news/2026/01...

Our Partner, Burung Indonesia, has been leading a large-scale restoration initiative. With the support of @trilliontrees.bsky.social, and working with local communities, they have planted more than 19,000 saplings, restoring 41 hectares of land.🌱 Read more👉 trilliontrees.org/2025/06/18/r...

Nature is the greatest gift we share. 🎁 This year, your support has helped turn science into action, protecting birds, habitats and the ecosystems that connect us all. 🌱 Together, we’re making a meaningful difference. ✨

The first photographs of Biak Myzomela! 📸 With a highly restricted range, this bird is found only on the islands of Biak and Supiori, off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. 🌏 Learn why this bird is no longer considered lost in this fascinating story. 🔎 searchforlostbirds.org/news/found-h...

A splash of that iconic red breast to brighten your feed. 🧡 #NationalRobinDay

📣OUT NOW! The latest @trilliontrees.bsky.social #ReForestFund report. 🌱 More than 712,000 trees restored across 27 initiatives. 🌳 1,170 hectares of critical forest habitat restored, benefiting 26,100 people. Helping forests recover for people, nature & climate. Read more➡️ bit.ly/44viFLc

Our year in review!🎉 As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on everything our Partnership and supporters have accomplished and want to thank all who have made these achievements possible.🙌 Explore our 2025 highlights through the 12 Days of BirdLife here 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/12...

Until now, African Hornbills have had no international protection, but a new global decision to regulate their trade will help countries stop illegal trafficking and give these birds the chance to recover.💪 Together, we’re helping secure their future.🌿 Learn more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/12...

Meet the majestic Sage Grouse!💫 Their spectacular mating display involves strutting for 3-4 hours a day during spring!👏 But they're Vulnerable to extinction.📉 This December, all donations will be doubled, giving birds a fighting chance of survival. Donate today👉 www.birdlife.org/campaigns-ap...

We just launched our Avian Sensitivity Tool for Energy Planning (AVISTEP) in Australia.🔧 AVISTEP’s maps support sustainable renewable energy planning by showing where birds are most sensitive to energy infrastructure on land and at sea.📍👉 www.birdlife.org/avistep-aust... @birdlifeoz.bsky.social

Meet the mighty Harpy Eagle! 🦅 This bird inhabits the vast lowland forests of the Brazilian Amazon. Here, it depends on towering trees for nesting and hunting mammals, playing a key role in maintaining ecosystem balance. 🌳💚 Discover more: datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...