Still from video Earth Day by Hilco Jansma

Happy Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day. A day to rediscover a sense of wonder for the planet that sustains and nourishes us. The theme for 2026 is “Invest in Our Planet,” encouraging us to turn ideas, plans, and research into action around the world.

BirdEyes supports all those who take action by showcasing the unique, breathtaking landscapes that migratory birds see on their journeys. Especially for BirdEyes, Hilco Jansma, creator of the award-winning documentary De lepelaar in een roerige wereld, made a video that allow us to experience the Earth from a bird’s-eye view.

Migratory birds connect us. Happy Earth Day!

This project has been made possible by a contribution of the Gieskes-Strijbis Fonds

Centre for global ecological change at the University of Groningen

BirdEyes is a science and creative centre that views the world - almost literally - through the eyes of birds. More and more birds are flying around with tiny transmitters, loggers and other high technology on their backs and legs. This generates an unimaginable amount of information. By cleverly combining such data with other sources of information, and by using new ways to tell stories and share the insights with, BirdEyes strives to open up a new knowledge network. The centre at the Faculties of Science & Engineering and Campus Fryslân aims to be an innovative part of the University of Groningen and is linked to the Rudolph Agricola School for Sustainable Development. BirdEyes, with empirical and inspirational roots in the farthest corners of the world.

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