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BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation Partnership. Together we are over 100 BirdLife Partners worldwide – one per country – and growing. We are driven by our belief that local people, working for nature in their own places but connected nationally and internationally through our global Partnership, are the key to sustaining all life on this planet. This unique local-to-

global approach delivers high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people. Rigorous science informed by practical feedback from projects on the ground in important sites and habitats enables us to implement successful conservation programmes for birds and all nature. We believe that our actions are providing both practical and sustainable solutions significantly benefiting nature and people. On this website you will find many examples of BirdLife success stories from every corner of the globe.

10/06/2026

It’s time for the Flamingo Protest! 🦩

For days, thousands of Albanians have been taking the streets to say: “Albania’s nature is not for sale!” They demand the end of nature destruction for private profit.

At the heart of the fight is the Vjosa-Narta Lagoon, one of Europe's most important coastal wetlands and a critical habitat for over 70 Endangered species and more than 200 bird species, including flamingos and Dalmatian Pelicans.

It sits on the African-Eurasian Flyway, a critical migration corridor for millions of birds traveling between Africa and Europe each year.

Even though the lagoon is protected by law, major construction projects are moving ahead.

If they continue, they will permanently damage one of Europe's most vital coastal ecosystems.

Nature belongs to everyone, not a handful of investors.

Albania's nature is not for sale.

🚨Stand with the people of Albania and sign the petition now 👉https://www.change.org/p/protect-vjosa-narta-stop-construction-in-protected-natural-areas

Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania

09/06/2026

Incredible news for the African-Eurasian Flyway! 🎉🪽

We’re excited to announce that our partnership with the Ecological Restoration Fund is set to continue with the awarding of a new £7.5 million three-year grant.🌍

This funding will allow us to significantly scale up our conservation efforts across the African-Eurasian Flyway, supporting our incredible Partners to deliver flyway-scale protection and restoration. 🙌

Learn more about how the grant will support bird conservation across the flyway 👉 https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/06/09/birdlife-awarded-7-5-million-to-protect-and-restore-one-of-the-worlds-great-flyways/

📷Toshy Trajchev/Shutterstock

08/06/2026

Today is World Ocean Day! 🌊

Seabirds have been navigating vast, predictable marine flyways – superhighways in the sky – across the open ocean, linking nations, ecosystems and hemispheres in ways we are only now beginning to understand.🌏

Six marine flyways have been identified from seabird tracking data. These are used by more than 150 migratory seabird species spanning the High Seas and the waters of 54 countries.📍

Seabirds are more than charismatic travellers along these routes, rather, they are indicators of ocean health and can guide conservationists to the most important areas for marine biodiversity, such as Key Biodiversity Areas. 🗺️

But 42% of these species are Globally Threatened and more than half are declining. No single country can solve these problems alone.📉

Marine flyways offer a unifying framework that brings together governments and relevant stakeholders to determine priorities for conservation action.🙌

Find out more here 👉 https://www.seabirdtracking.org/

05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day! 🌏

Migratory birds know no borders, journeying along their flyway – superhighways in the sky – over and through a range of environments, from forests, wetlands and grasslands to coastal, marine and urban spaces.🌿

When habitats thrive, birds thrive and so do we.🐦

We work tirelessly with our 124 national Partners in 119 countries to create lasting impact for nature, people and all life everywhere. 💚

Together, we can make a difference.🙌

Find out more about Global Flyways here 👉 https://www.birdlife.org/globalflyways/

04/06/2026

How satellite tracking birds is helping conserve a crucial wetland. 🛰️ ⤵️

For Giselle Murison and Jessica Wilmot of BirdLife South Africa , conserving the Berg River Estuary is crucial for protecting the migratory birds of the African-Eurasian Flyway. 🪽

The birds’ arrival at the estuary provides a great opportunity to study their behaviour, helping to inform wider conservation efforts. Satellite tagging is a vital piece of the puzzle, helping to track where birds stop off to rest and refuel. 📍

“It's a really exciting project” Jessica explains. “Tagging work of this kind has never really been done before for migratory waders in South Africa, so there are lots of questions to answer!” 📡

Erosion is a big challenge at the Berg, so BirdLife South Africa is rehabilitating degraded habitat via planting and re-seeding, as well as working with landowners to restore habitats along their banks. 🌱

Read our latest Voices of the Flyways feature to learn more from Giselle and Jessica about their work protecting this vital flyway site👉 https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/06/04/voices-of-the-flyways-giselle-murison-jessica-wilmot/

This work was made possible through our collaboration with BirdLife South Africa and the RSPB and was supported by The Ecological Restoration Fund.

03/06/2026

FOUND! 🔍 Indonesia’s Blue-fronted Lorikeet

Hidden in the remote highlands of Mount Kapalatmada in Buru, Indonesia, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet has re-emerged after missing for more than a decade. 👀

Only documented once in the past hundred years, the elusive parrot species was spotted in April during a 14-day trek, carefully tucked away in the island’s most unexplored and challenging landscape. 🦜⛰️

Led by Indonesian mountaineering group Kanal Buru and expedition leader Handoko, a team that included members of American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Birdtour Asia, and Yayasan Planet Indonesia witnessed and snapped the first photographs of the species since 2014. 📸

“When we saw the Blue-fronted Lorikeet, I couldn’t hold back my tears,” says Sumaraja, Birdtour Asia guide and tour leader. “Every day, I almost cried with joy at seeing that these birds still exist.” 🙌

Until now, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet was listed as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List and recognized as a lost species in 2024 by the Search for Lost Birds.

Learn more about the rediscovery here 👉 https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/06/03/indonesias-blue-fronted-lorikeet-found-in-unexplored-forest/

The Search for Lost Birds is a global initiative by American Bird Conservancy , Re:wild and BirdLife International.

Burung Indonesia

02/06/2026

Discover different bird nests!🪺

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado celebrates the arrival of nesting season in Japan with a selection of these structures made by different birds. 🙌

In the northern hemisphere, spring through summer is the breeding season for many birds. Nearly all species – except for a very few – make special nests for their breeding. The materials, shapes, and locations of these nests are remarkably diverse. 🐣

A Long-tailed Tit’s nest is one of the most intricate of all the nests introduced here. The birds weave moss together with spider silk to form a pouch-shaped structure, then fill the inside with many feathers. They lay an average of nine eggs, and the nest can expand as the chicks grow. 🐦

Varied T**s carry moss for nesting material. Since they cannot excavate nest holes themselves, they use natural tree cavities, or abandoned woodpecker holes for their nests, spreading appropriate materials.🌿

Read more about fascinating bird nests in the article here 👉 https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/06/02/a-variety-of-bird-nests/

📷HIH Princess Takamado

31/05/2026

It’s World Parrot Day! 🦜🌎

The 389 species of parrots are found on nearly every continent, and each are unique – whether soaring over the rainforests, perching in mountainous habitats, or moving in the underbrush. 🌿🗺️

They can be divided into four main types: Old World Parrots, New World and African Parrots, New Zealand Parrots, and Cockatoos.🌏

But these iconic birds are one of the most threatened groups of birds on Earth. Threats from habitat destruction, trapping for the pet trade, and invasive species continue to reduce populations, with 16 species already lost to extinction.🪵

They need our continued support. 🙌

Find out everything you need to know about parrots in our article 👉 https://www.birdlife.org/news/2025/03/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-parrots/

📷 1 Pavlina Trauskeova, 2 Martin Mecnarowski, 3 Ondrej Prosicky, 4 Olga Gauri - Shutterstock.

21/05/2026

Weaving knowledge across the Americas! 🌎

Under our collaborative Conserva Aves initiative, representatives of Indigenous Peoples from eight countries gathered in the Ecuadorian Amazon for a North–South exchange connecting conservation practices across Canada and Latin America. 🦜

Held in Napo, Ecuador, the exchange created a space for dialogue, learning, and collaboration among Indigenous participants from Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

Over a week, they shared knowledge rooted in their territories, including approaches to biodiversity conservation, relationships with nature, and community-led practices. Overall, highlighting the value of local knowledge and strengthening connections across regions linked by migratory bird flyways.

Participants each selected and painted a mask representing different groups of migratory birds, such as raptors, seabirds and shorebirds, guided by a local artist. The activity created a shared visual narrative of connection across territories, offering participants a meaningful symbol to take back to their communities. 🎨

Read the full story here: https://conserva-aves.org/en/noticias/weaving-knowledge-from-the-territories-from-canada-to-latin-america-indigenous-peoples-connect-conservation-through-knowledge-exchange/

Conserva Aves is led by BirdLife International, American Bird Conservancy, National Audubon Society, Birds Canada, and RedLAC with the support of The Bezos Earth Fund and Global Affairs Canada.

20/05/2026

Safeguarding Fiji’s elusive seabirds!🏝️

Fiji’s Gau Island hosts two Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, with communities engaged in protecting the seabirds that live there – Collared Petrel and perhaps the mysterious Fiji Petrel…🐦

Critically Endangered Fiji Petrel disappeared for more than a century until it was rediscovered in the 1980s and photographed at sea in 2009. Today, it remains impossibly difficult to find, making it one of the world’s rarest and poorest-known seabirds. 🌊

Gau islanders have a cultural connection with the species, and together with our Partner NatureFiji-MareqetiViti , they have established an invasive species trapping and monitoring programme that covers more than 1,000 hectares.🗺️

These protective efforts boost the chances of successful breeding for all of Gau’s seabirds. 🙌

We know that Collared Petrels nest in the forests and hills at the heart of the island, but we remain unsure as to where Fiji Petrels spend time on land. That means Collared Petrels are viewed as something of a ‘surrogate’ study species for Fiji Petrel. 🔎

Read the full article here 👉 https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/05/20/safeguarding-fijis-elusive-seabirds/

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