Every bird counts – Your observations matter!
Bird migration has fascinated humans for centuries – one minute they’re here and the next they’ve gone, but where do these birds go when they vanish from our skies? Myths and folklore have sought to explain these disappearances. For example, it was once thought that Swallows spent their winters in the muddy sediments of ponds and streams and Cuckoos transformed into Sparrowhawks for the winter.
Research and observations from people across the world, including you, our supporters, have boosted humanity’s knowledge and understanding of migratory birds and the lives they lead. We now know that both Swallows and Cuckoos in fact undertake huge journeys to Africa to spend their winter months – feats you might consider as, or even more, incredible than the original hypotheses!
To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, we’ll explore how individuals and volunteers are helping to expand our knowledge of migratory species and supporting vital conservation work.
Research and observations from people across the world, including you, our supporters, have boosted humanity’s knowledge and understanding of migratory birds and the lives they lead. We now know that both Swallows and Cuckoos in fact undertake huge journeys to Africa to spend their winter months – feats you might consider as, or even more, incredible than the original hypotheses!
To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, we’ll explore how individuals and volunteers are helping to expand our knowledge of migratory species and supporting vital conservation work.