We commemorate World Migratory Bird Day by organising informative talks and a workshop on migratory birds

Every year, dozens of wild birds come to Terra Natura Benidorm to rest during their migratory stage. These birds of passage seek refuge in this space mainly to breed or to find food. On the occasion of the commemoration of World Bird Day, informative talks and workshops will be organised until the 20th of October, in which the importance of the planet’s air currents in migrations and curiosities about migratory birds will be explained.

In addition, there will be a workshop to assemble and decorate a kite so that visitors can experience first-hand the effect that wind has on the movement of objects, seeking a certain similarity with the movement that birds make. The head of Education at Terra Natura Benidorm, Enrique Sanchez, stressed that “holding this conference gives us the opportunity to reflect on the importance of the conservation of these birds and the ecosystems that depend on them”.

In Terra Natura Benidorm more than 40 species of wild birds have been sighted in recent years, including kingfishers, cattle egrets, kestrels, sparrows, sparrows, moorhens, partridges, blackbirds, wagtails and warblers, among others. The groups of birds that usually stop at its facilities are cattle egrets and mallard ducks, which gather in certain areas of the park.

In the case of cattle egrets, gulls, kestrels and sparrowhawks usually come to Terra Natura Benidorm to find food. On the other hand, water coots, warblers and partridges seek the park as a refuge and breeding territory. Migratory birds travel long distances in search of warmer climates or better food supplies.

Birds cross continents and oceans, overcoming obstacles and challenges to fulfil their ancestral instinct to migrate. Their flight is a testament to resilience, adaptability and the incredible capacity of life to overcome adversity. Migratory birds face threats such as habitat loss, pollution, hunting and climate change.

Every year, some species decline in numbers and others face extinction. It is essential that we work together to preserve migration corridors, conserve critical feeding grounds and reduce our ecological footprint. It´s important to safeguard these majestic birds, but also ensure the health of our planet and our own well-being.