World Migratory Bird Day 2023 is Saturday, May 13th. Environment for the Americas is pleased to present the official poster for this year’s World Migratory Bird Day celebrations in the Americas! This piece features the work of Nicaraguan artist Augusto Silva and will be used to help spread the message that “water sustains bird life.”
Water is fundamental to sustaining life on our planet. Virtually all migratory birds rely on water and its associated habitats at some point during their life cycles. Lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, and coastal waters are all vital for feeding, drinking, or nesting, and as places to rest and refuel during long seasonal migrations.
Unfortunately, these aquatic ecosystems are becoming increasingly threatened around the world, and so are the migratory birds that depend on them. The increasing human demand for water, as well as pollution and climate change, is having a direct impact on the quantity and quality of water resources and on the conservation status of many migratory bird species.
In 2023, the importance of water is the focus of World Migratory Bird Day, an annual global campaign that celebrates the migration of birds across countries and continents. Throughout the year, we will spread the message that “water sustains bird life” and provide actions for managing water resources and protecting healthy aquatic ecosystems.
At Alta Organic, we try to do our part by buying coffee from bird friendly and/or shade grown coffee growers. For more information about migratory birds, visit the World Migratory Bird Day website.