This Saturday, people around the world will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day – a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. We'll take a look at the important ecological functions our feathered friends play, and discuss why bird conservation is an important issue.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories:  Environment,  Science,  Social Issues

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  The Daily Digest,  World Migratory Bird Day,  Bird Conservation,  Ecological Connection,  Climate Change,  Birdwatching,