Wintering Rook Survey Conducted Along the Taehwa River (EAAF150) in Ulsan, RoK
Continue readingRooks in flight over the Taehwa River ©Ulsan Biodiversity Center Ulsan Biodiversity Center, in collaboration with the Ulsan Metropolitan City and Mirae Environment & Energy Co., Ltd. has announced the results of a winter population survey of Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) along the Taehwa River (EAAF150), a designated Flyway Network Site in the Republic of […]
AEWA’s 30th Anniversary
Continue readingAEWA’s 30th Anniversary Jennifer George, Chief Executive, EAAFP Secretariat On behalf of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our sister flyway initiative, the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA), as it celebrates its 30th anniversary this June. As EAAFP approaches its own 20th […]
Let us weave the future: Why Sponsoring MOP12 Means Investing in Life Itself
Continue readingThis November, the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership(EAAFP) will find its voice—not only in the beating wings of migratory birds, but in the collective actions of the people working to protect them. The 12th Meeting of Partners (MOP12) of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) will take place from 8–14 November 2025 in Cebu, Philippines. Held […]
Updates of Avian Influenza situation by FAO/EMPRES-AH (March 2025 – June 2025)
Continue readingUpdates of Avian Influenza situation by FAO/EMPRES-AH (March 2025 – June 2025) Disclaimer: The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on these map(s) do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or […]
World Environment Day 2025 – A Timely Reminder ‘Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution’
Continue readingEvery year on June 5, the world unites to observe World Environment Day, the United Nations’ flagship platform for raising environmental awareness and inspiring action. First established in 1972 during the UN Conference on the Human Environment, this day marks a pivotal moment in the global movement to protect our planet. In 2025, the theme […]
WMBD Reception: EAAFP and the New Zealand Embassy Host Celebration for World Migratory Bird Day 2025
Continue readingⓒ EAAFP Secretariat On 20th May 2025, the residence of the New Zealand Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea, became a meaningful gathering place for those working to protect the natural world, as the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) and the New Zealand Embassy co-hosted a reception to mark World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). […]
Is The Gulf of Mottama a nice place to visit for the Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpipers during the non-breeding season?
Continue readingPhoto of the shallow-drifting boats anchored for shorebirds surveys during the low tide in the Gulf of Mottama in January 2025 Author: Pyae Phyo Aung, Thura Soe Min Htike,Saw Moses, Gideon Dun, Ye Min Aung, Nyan Lin, Shein Thu Lwin, Nang Phyu Phwe Report: Link The Gulf of Mottama (GoM), one of […]
Celebrating International Biodiversity Day 2025: Harmony with nature and sustainable development
Continue readingInternational Biodiversity Day – 22 May 2025 As we listen to the songs of birds during their breeding season and the calls of shorebird flocks heading north to their nesting grounds, we are reminded that birds are not merely visitors—they are fellow inhabitants of our planet, sharing our spaces and enriching our lives. Biodiversity is […]
Flyway Story Series #25 – Interview with Yeonju Lee, Essay Writer
Continue readingIn this issue of Flyway Story, we invited our donor, essay writer Yeonju Lee. “The scientific fact that most migratory waterfowl move along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, along with the realization that even small contributions can help protect habitats, were key factors that led me to decide to support them.” — Ms. Yeonju Lee Songsan […]
Flyway Story Series #24 – Interview with Guinneissik, Musician
Continue readingIn this issue of Flyway Story, we invited our donor, musician Guinneissik. “Liking birds is not just about photos or videos of birds; it has brought my thoughts to places I wouldn’t have considered before.” — Guinneissik EAAFP: Hello, Guinneissik. Could you please introduce yourself? Guinneissik: Hello, I am Guinneissik, and I’m based in Seoul. […]
