Bird Watching Events Around Australia and the World
World Wetlands Day 2 February Marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. Unfortunately, wetlands are often viewed as wasteland, and more than 64% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since 1900. World Wetlands Day is an annual opportunity to raise public awareness and promote the value of wetlands.
World Migratory Bird Day 14 May. A two-day event annually held on the second weekend of May to highlight the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats.
World Shorebird Day 6 September 'Many species of shorebirds, especially in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, are in serious decline and some could well be heading towards extinction. Making more people aware of shorebirds during World Shorebirds Day will help us all to understand some of the threats these birds are facing on the ground over a vast region. One of the most important challenges is communication in a region of many cultures and languages. If we can achieve this across a flyway with more than 45% of the world’s human population, we can turn this into a positive force' - Phil Straw, Vice Chairman, Australasian Wader Studies Group of BirdLife Australia
Kakadu Bird Week September 28 - October 5, 2019. A special week of activity with unique birding opportunities in one of Australia's top birding destinations.
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