Statement by Ms. Jennifer George on World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Migratory shorebirds have synchronized their breeding season with the boom of insects in the Arctic. Once out of their eggs the chicks grow quickly on the insect feast. With insects declining due to the climate crisis and other factors, protecting insects is a crucial step toward protecting the birds that depend on them for survival. As the time approaches for their migration from their breeding and feasting sites, and in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, let’s protect these young birds’ energy source— insects— to ensure their successful first migration so they survive into fully grown shorebirds.