Wildlife Welfare

Wild Bird Migration and Climate Disruption Welfare

Climate change is disrupting migratory bird timing and routes, creating welfare challenges for billions of birds making annual journeys.

Key Facts

Over 4,000 bird species undertake regular migrations
Climate change has advanced spring arrival dates by 10-15 days in many species
Mismatch between arrival and peak food availability threatens breeding success
Extreme weather events cause mass mortality events during migration
Artificial light and building collisions kill millions of migrants annually

Welfare Considerations

Migratory birds undertaking extreme journeys face heightened welfare challenges when climate disruption mismatches their arrival with food availability. Birds arriving too early or late may starve during critical breeding periods. Extreme weather kills individual birds outright. The cumulative welfare impact on migratory bird populations from climate disruption is enormous and growing.

What You Can Do

Turn off lights and close blinds during peak migration nights
Support BirdLife International and migratory bird conservation
Advocate for global climate action as a concrete bird welfare measure