Their future is our future: Motto of this years International Migratory Bird day

Today is International Migratory Bird Day. Since 1993, International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) has been officially observed on the second Saturday in May. IMBD is a conservation initiative that focuses on the awareness of conserving migratory birds and their habitats globally . (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

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Today is International Migratory Bird Day. Since 1993, International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) has been officially observed on the second Saturday in May. IMBD is a conservation initiative that focuses on the awareness of conserving migratory birds and their habitats globally . (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

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Bird migration is believed to be recorded three thousand years ago by Greek scholars Aristotole and Homer. Migration often causes the mortality rate of the birds to rise as they are more prone to predation. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

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The primary reason for migration is driven by availability of food. (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

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The gangly double-crested Cormorant bird sitting on a statue resembling a fish at Bandra Talao in Mumbai. (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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This year’s theme for the World Migratory Bird Day is ‘their future is our future.’ (Bachchan kumar / HT Photo)

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The white stork’s arrival in spring is believed to be as a symbol of fertility in some of the Asian and Middle East countries. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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The timing of the migration is influenced by changes in day length. Researchers believe migrating birds navigate using celestial cues from the sun and stars and the earth’s magnetic field. (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

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Migratory birds seen at the Ameenpur lake in Hyderabad.Their intercontinental flyways include many stopover sites that are essential for migratory birds to rest and refuel before continuing their long journey. (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

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Rapid real estate growth on the fringes of wetlands spell doom over the future of the flora and fauna. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The day is observed to help turn the world’s attention to the wonders of bird migration and the need for their conservation. (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)