Bonn, 11 October 2012 - The Convention on Migratory Species and its daughter agreements focus on the conservation of migratory animals and the habitats they frequent on their journeys. Given the large number of avian species on the CMS Appendices and the number of instruments dealing with birds, the conservation of flyways is one of the key objectives of the Convention. Finding ways to conserve migratory bird species and their habitats entails taking tough decisions in order to achieve sustainable land use and promoting practices that balance human needs with those of nature.

The second edition of the CMS publication ‘A Bird’s Eye View on Flyways’ is now available online. This publication provides a valuable guide to the wonders of bird migration, featuring the many challenges that these birds face and, more importantly, the many initiatives underway to promote the survival of migratory species and their environment.

Due to high demand for the first edition, the Secretariat has updated the information and shortened the text slightly to make it more user-friendly. Printed copies can be obtained free-of-charge from the Secretariat. Please email secretariat@cms.int.