Christine Bishop (Environment and Climate Change Canada)and Susan Bonfield (Environment for the Americas) In 2020, Partners in Flight celebrates its 30th Anniversary and is dedicating its “conservation news” to sharing stories of migratory connectivity and connections to celebrate 30 years … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Developing a Market-based Framework for Conserving Forest for Wintering Migrants in Honduras
David I. King, US Forest Service Northern Research Station, Amherst, MA 01002 Like many North Americans, I spend a lot of time in mid-spring scanning the still bare maples for the first migrant songbirds to return. These days this otherwise casual pursuit is tinged with a little anxiety because I … [Read more...]
Southern Wings: Supporting People and Birds Across the Hemisphere
Deb Hahn, International Relations Director, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Migratory birds bring us great joy. They make spectacular migrations; bring beautiful songs and colors into our yards, parks, and wild places; and play important roles in the health of our world. In these … [Read more...]
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System: working collaboratively to cover more ground
Stu Mackenzie, Director of Migration Ecology, Birds Canada The protection of birds and the places they need requires a complete understanding of how they use and move through landscapes throughout the year. The science of avian migration is key to gaining this understanding. Migration research can … [Read more...]