Meet the Scissor-tailed Kite! ✨ Found across the Sahel region of Africa, this bird is unmistakable as it hovers over open grasslands. 🌾 These kites play a vital role in ecosystems and help support local agriculture by feeding on locust swarms. 🦗 Learn more: datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

Join our webinar for the launch of the African-Eurasian Flyway Initiative! ✨ The African-Eurasian Flyway is one of the world’s great migratory routes, used by over 2 billion birds, connecting ecosystems and people across Africa, Europe and Asia. 🌍 Learn more here www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...

💪𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 🌊 Lemnos Island, Greece, is a stunning landscape shaped by volcanic forces, where coastal and marine ecosystems, wetlands, grasslands, ancient forests, and farmlands converge.

Exciting Announcement! 📣 Discover our new Key Biodiversity Areas Website! 🌍 Packed with information and tools to help you protect and champion the world’s most significant places for biodiversity. @keybiodiversity.bsky.social Start your journey here: www.keybiodiversityareas.org

In the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico, Luz Rodríguez Parga is helping restore #forests and protect #biodiversity through community-led action. 🌱 Read her story of hope and collaboration in the Jovel Valley Basin, supported by #TrillionTrees. 👉 @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social

Berwick Bank could kill more birds than any other windfarm on Earth, devastating colonies of Gannets, Puffins and Kittiwakes off Scotland’s coast. 🚨 We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...

CLP has opened its 2026 Team Awards! Deadline: January 9, 2026. Early career conservationists can apply for the chance to gain up to US$15,000 in project funding, leadership training, and ongoing professional development support. www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/awards-oppor... #WeAreCLP

New hope for the Antipodean Albatross. 💫 @globalbirdfair.bsky.social has donated a record-breaking US $140,000 to support our Safeguarding Ocean Species project! A huge thank you to the entire Global Birdfair community for their generous support. 🙏💙 Read more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...

Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay !🌏🐦 Celebrate the wonder of bird migration by birdwatching in your local area – every bird counts!🙌 You can contribute to conservation science and raise vital funds!🔎 Want to get involved? There’s still time! Find out more👉 www.birdlife.org/getcounting/ #WMBD2025

🚨2025 #RedList Update🚨 We have reassessed 1,360 bird species. Out of the 11,185 species assessed worldwide:  ⚠️11.5% are globally threatened. 📉61% have declining populations. But restoring habitats will help put these species on a path to recovery.🌱 Read more👉 www.birdlife.org/red-list-upd...

A historic partnership for people and nature. ✨ The World Bank and BirdLife International are scaling up conservation efforts across the African-Eurasian Flyway 🤝, supporting over 2 billion migratory birds and numerous communities. 🌍 Discover more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...

It's #WorldHabitatDay ! 🌎 From pole to pole, over forests, wetlands, mountains and seas, and across the migration paths of the world, birds know no borders. And neither do we. 🦜🗺️ Connecting countries, continents and cultures, we pull together to conserve and restore species and habitats.🙌

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay is coming up on 11th October!🌍 As millions of migratory birds embark on a journey across landscapes and borders, you can unite with birders and nature lovers worldwide.🗺️🐦 Want to get involved? Start today! 🙌 Find out more here 👉 www.birdlife.org/getcounting/ #WMBD2025

Celebrating the life of a conservation legend. 🕊️ Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿 Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...

Discover the birds of Miyake-jima Island!🏝️ HIH Princess Takamado visited for the first time in 45 years and spotted Izu Thrush – a bird designated as a Natural Monument of Japan. They foraged and returned to their nest where hungry chicks waited.🐦 Read more here👉 www.birdlife.org/birds-miyake...

Celebrating #WorldRiversDay !💧 Rivers not only provide fresh water but also serve as rich habitats for countless species and sustain the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.🦆 Read more about river @keybiodiversity.bsky.social in our article here👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...

From saving iconic species to publishing the Ukraine Breeding Bird Atlas during wartime, USPB has spent 30 years protecting Ukraine’s nature. We’re proud to have them in the @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social Partnership and support their work for people & the planet 💛💙 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...

Today is #WorldCassowaryDay !🌏 The blue-faced Southern Cassowary is a large bird native to Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.🌳 By eating fallen fruit, they play a fundamental role in seed dispersal, helping to maintain rainforest diversity. Read more👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

An epic 3,300km migration!👏🕊️ Our Partner @birdlifemalta.bsky.social tracked a full migration cycle of a Turtle-dove named May, from Malta to Timbuktu, as part of the EU-funded Habitrack project.🗺 Find out more here 👉 birdlifemalta.org/2025/06/turt... @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social

🌊 A historic day for our oceans! 🌍 With 60 ratifications, the High Seas Treaty will now come into force – a milestone for global ocean conservation. Let’s keep building momentum and turn 60 into global! #60toGlobal Discover more 👉 highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif... @highseasalliance.bsky.social

Meet the Metallic Starling!💫 Microscopic differences in feather structure gives these glossy feathered fruit eaters their rainbow sheen. They nest in large groups with up to 400 globe-shaped nests in one tree.🌳 Find out more on our DataZone👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

Meet the Arabian Babbler! 🐦 This grey-brown bird is widespread in lowland coastal areas of the Arabian Peninsula. ☀️ They are communal nesters and also show altruistic behaviour as they present each other with gifts.🎁 Find out more on our DataZone 👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

Lost bird rediscovered! 🙌 After more than 20 years, the Critically Endangered Jerdon's Courser has been documented again by a team of Indian birdwatchers. 🎉 Find out more about the ‘Search for Lost Birds’ here 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...

Collaboration is at the heart of restoration. 🌱 Across Europe, we’re showing how just and inclusive approaches can restore landscapes where both people and wildlife thrive. 🤝 Learn more about our mission to ensure restoration is effective and long-lasting. 👇 🔗 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...

A milestone moment! 🎉Our Partner Aves Argentinas were celebrated for their decades of leadership in bird conservation and environmental education. They work to protect over 1,000 species of wild birds through conservation, research and outreach.🐦 Find out more👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...

⏳Just 1 day left to speak up for nature! The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion.📢 It’s our nature, our home, our future, our right. Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu

Did you know a group of vultures in flight is called a “kettle?”🦅 Today is #InternationalVultureAwarenessDay! Vultures have suffered severe population declines from the poisoning of carcasses. We need ongoing efforts to conserve the 23 vulture species. Read more👉 www.birdlife.org/protecting-t...

Meet the Tawny Frogmouth!🐸🪶 They’re a master at camouflage, using their plumage and body position to mimic dead branches.🌳 And this Australian species does in fact eat frogs! It will dive from a perch to capture its moving prey. Find out more on our DataZone👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

Restoring nature in a just and effective way!🌿🙌 Join the webinar to gain key insights from newly developed guidance that explores critical opportunities and practical steps for inclusive participation in restoration initiatives.🌳 Register here👉 jbs-cam.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📷Viktar Malyshchyc

A huge win for people and nature! The #Tanzanian government has officially ruled out any large-scale soda ash mining at Lake Natron a vital #Ramsar wetland and the only major breeding ground for Africa’s #flamingos. Read more: tinyurl.com/24wdb7r4 #SaveLakeNatron#conservationmatters

Next month (Sat 20 Sept) I'll be talking about the State of the World's Birds at 'Avian Odyssey 2025'. Come along to the Natural History Museum, London, for a day of fascinating talks www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/... @bou.org.uk @nhm.org @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social

Meet Rory the Roller!🐦 A European Roller made an extraordinary journey from wintering in South Africa to China, travelling more than 15,000 km!🌍 Fitted with a satellite-tracker by our Partner @birdlifesa.bsky.social, he was next identified in China. Find out more👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/08...

Local champions in Rwanda are bringing life back to the land. 💚 With BirdLife Partner Nature Rwanda, we’re working with communities in Bweyeye to restore degraded ecosystems, protect Nyungwe National Park and safeguard 300+ bird species. 🐦 🎥 Watch the inspiring story here: bit.ly/47izz1F

Expectations: Staring at birds until they're magically saved from extinction.👀✨ vs Reality: Trekking through the forest, discussing policy and analysing data with brilliant scientists.🙌 Welcome to #HornbillWeek2025, where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to protect species.

Meet the Wallcreeper!🧱🐦 From the Alps to the Himalayas, this mountain-dwelling bird is renowned for its skilled climbing of rock faces.🏔️ Within crevices, they build a nest from moss and grass ready for the female to lay 3-5 eggs. Find out more on DataZone👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...

It's 1 year anniversary for the EU Nature Restoration Law, which entered into force on 18 August 2024 🎉💚 Now, EU countries are preparing national plans to #RestoreNature so we can have more incredible restoration projects in Europe! 🔑 Ambitious & sound restoration plans = key to success!

Incredible forest progress!🌿🙌 In the biodiverse Atlantic Forest of Argentina, over 16,000 trees were planted in the first half of this year, restoring over 89 hectares and benefitting over 500 community members! 🌱🌳 Read more about @trilliontrees.bsky.social projects here 👉 bit.ly/3I2lta7

🚨 Millions of birds are at risk from Italy’s planned Messina Strait Bridge! The Italian government gave its final approval on the construction of the longest single-span bridge in the world in one of Europe’s most important migration bottlenecks. Find out more👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/08...

🚨Europe is literally on fire, again.🔥 Almost 300,000 hectares of forest have burned in Europe in 2025. People, wildlife and nature are suffering. But things can change: with nature-oriented preventive measures, we can protect what we care about most. Read more👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

🌍Discover the State of the World’s Birds!🦜 Our 2025 annual update is now live! It summarises key insights in conservation science, spotlighting emerging trends and inspiring progress. Explore the full update here 👉 datazone.birdlife.org/articles/sta... #BirdConservation

Last week the global community wrapped up #RamsarCOP15 in Victoria Falls! BirdLife and partners stood strong for wetlands, advocating for restoration, protection, and action. Catch the key takeaways from the conference here 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

Time to bathe!💦 Many birds have water-repellent plumage. Using their beaks, birds apply oil secreted from their glands. Cormorant feathers don’t have this oily coating. This reduction in buoyancy allows them to dive underwater to catch prey.🐟 Read more here👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/08...

The jewels of Arabia. 🏝️ Across the Arabian Peninsula, coastal wetlands are lifelines for biodiversity, providing sanctuary to over 330 migratory bird species that navigate the African-Eurasian flyway.🐦 Discover more in our latest article ✍️ www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

✨ One win at a time! Our Dutch partner @vogelbeschermingnl.bsky.social just won a court case to protect more seabirds at the Bruine Bank/Brown Bank in the North Sea! 🌊 More species will now receive legal protection in this critical foraging and migration zone. A big win for seabirds and science.

Happy #WorldNatureConservationDay! 🌿💚 We are the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. Today, we join others globally to remember the importance of our natural landscapes.🌍 Join us in thanking our 123 national Partners for the incredible work they accomplish! 👏

Meet the vibrant Papyrus Gonolek!🌾🐦 It's orange and black plumage is a striking contrast against its papyrus habitat. Yala Swamp, in Kenya, is a sanctuary for this bird, stretching across 20,000 hectares on the shores of Lake Victoria.💧 Find out more👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

Noticed we’ve been talking about wetlands a lot? Here’s why.💧 Today, as Ramsar COP15 opens in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, we’re proud to stand with over 20 BirdLife Partners, bringing nature’s voice to the global stage.🌍 Read more about our work to protect wetlands 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

United at Global Birdfair!🐦🌏 We’d like to thank Tim Appleton MBE and Penny Robinson, the amazing organisers of @globalbirdfair.bsky.social for their unwavering support.🙌 This year’s supported conservation project is on Safeguarding Ocean Species.🌊 Find out more👉 www.birdlife.org/projects/glo...

Wetlands are lifelines for birds, people and all life everywhere. 🌿 But they’re disappearing fast. ⚠️ 22% wetlands lost since 1970.
 ⚠️ 1 in 4 wetlands are in poor condition.
 ⚠️ Up to 20% more could vanish by 2050. 🔗 Learn more here: www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org

Huge win for migratory birds!✨ Today, we celebrate the declaration of the Bijagós Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 🏛️ This rare marine and coastal ecosystem is a critical site for more than 870,000 migratory birds.🐦 Discover more here 🔗 
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