The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday.
Wetlands such as the Berga Wetland in Ethiopia are crucial to the survival of migratory birds.The department of forestry, fisheries &the environment joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday.“The awareness and education drives highlight the plight of migratory birds and the protection of their habitats. The days also mark the peak migratory dates for birds returning to their breeding grounds in the southern and northern hemispheres.
“Most migratory birds, which travel long distances to and from their wintering and breeding grounds, rely on aquatic ecosystems for their survival. Environments such as inland and coastal wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams, marshes and ponds serve as vital environments for feeding, drinking, breeding, nesting, and places to rest and refuel during their long journeys.
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