Global Birdfair 2026
The world's largest annual celebration of birds, generating huge support for bird conservation, will take place at Rutland Water, UK, from the 10th - 12th July 2026.
Global Birdfair 2026 is supporting BirdLife’s conservation work to protect endemic birds in São Tomé and prevent extinctions in the island nation.
Hidden within the lush forests of São Tomé lives a remarkable trio of birds found nowhere else on Earth. The Dwarf Ibis, the São Tomé Grosbeak, and the Newton’s Fiscal are among the island’s most iconic endemic species and are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Restricted to the forests of this small Gulf of Guinea island, off the western equatorial coast of Africa, their survival now depends on urgent conservation action.
Join us at Global Birdfair this year! With exciting talks, activities and an interactive stand that will keep you coming back, don’t miss out!
– Learn all about the Dwarf Ibis and meet our São Tomé experts
– Discover more about endemic birds and how to prevent their extinction
– Relax in our very own ‘pod’ and listen to the sound of the São Tomé forest
– Go on a migratory journey around Global Birdfair to meet our partners and collect stamps in your Flyways Passport to get an exclusive pin badge
By purchasing a Global Birdfair ticket, your money will go directly to conserving endemic birds in São Tomé. The supported project will focus on filling critical knowledge gaps about endangered birds while strengthening local capacity to protect them. Researchers, park rangers and community members will work together to better understand where these species live, how their populations are changing, and what specific actions are needed to secure their future.
Have you met the Global Birdfair organisers – Tim Appleton MBE and Penny Robinson? Their dedication and passion for birds has raised millions for bird conservation! Together with a team of fantastic volunteers, Tim and Penny are responsible for the Global Birdfair we know and love today.
Our heartfelt thanks to the whole Global Birdfair team for dedicating their support towards this important project. Many island endemic species are facing an uncertain future, but with resources for their conservation, we can make a genuine difference for their long-term survival and protect the forests, ecosystems, and communities that make the island unique.
Header image: © Lars Petersson
Banner image below: © Lionel Sineux
