World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign launched in 2006, highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated every year on the second Saturday in October.
Our Foundation has made a donation to “BirdLife International”, the largest international partnership in nature conservation, to support vital international work that can help ALBATROSSES—which have mastered the oceans for millions of years, traveled thousands of miles, and braved the fiercest storms to navigate endless horizons—to remain forever off the hook, and prevent the death of tens of thousands of albatrosses and hundreds of thousands of seabirds. A certificate of appreciation was presented to our Foundation by the organization regarding the donation.
Migratory birds connect people, ecosystems, and nations by rejuvenating our spirit and reminding us of nature as they traverse the globe.
Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation stated:
“As the seasons change, millions of migratory birds embark on their incredible journeys across plains, seas, and mountains, crossing many international borders along the way. As our world rapidly urbanizes and natural habitats come under increasing threat, creating bird-friendly cities and communities where birds can rest, refuel, and breed must be our most important goal. Up to 100,000 albatrosses are unintentionally killed each year due to equipment used in commercial fishing. Shared urban areas that provide safe spaces and routes for migratory birds will benefit all of us. Together, we can continue to protect migratory birds and everything they do for people and the planet. World Migratory Bird Day is an opportunity to appreciate migratory birds and the Earth’s natural cycles, which are vital for human well-being. Therefore, as a Foundation, we considered it our duty to donate to ‘BirdLife International’, an organization that works to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity.”
BirdLife International
BirdLife International is a global partnership of conservation organizations that works to protect birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity for sustainability in the use of natural resources. Founded in 1922, it is the world’s largest partnership of conservation organizations, with over 120 Partner organizations. It has over 2.5 million members and Partner organization members in more than 100 countries. Its headquarters are located in Cambridge, England.
BirdLife International’s priorities include preventing the extinction of bird species, identifying and protecting important areas for birds, conserving and restoring key bird habitats, and training conservation experts worldwide. BirdLife International has identified 7,500 Important Bird Areas and manages over 1,000,000 hectares of wildlife habitat. As the official listing authority for the World Conservation Union’s Red List of Threatened Species, BirdLife International has identified over 1,000 bird species facing the threat of extinction and developed conservation strategies for each of them.
