ISLAMABAD: World Migratory Bird Day is being celebrated in over 70 countries around the globe on Saturday and Sunday (May 10 – 11) and the theme for this year is “Destination Flyways: Migratory Birds and Tourism”.
The day is marked to highlight links between migratory bird conservation, local community development and wildlife watching tourism around the world.
Every year, more than one billion tourists cross international borders.
World Migratory Bird Day was initiated in 2006 with the aim of awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats.