Cambodia established the first Flyway Network Site – Anlung Pring Protected Landscape
Continue readingOn 7th May 2019, the Anlung Pring Protected Landscape (EAAF144) in Cambodia became the newest Flyway Network Site under the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP). The Anlung Pring Protected Landscape is located in the seasonal floodplains of the Lower Mekong within the Kampong Trach District in Kampot Province. Anlung Pring is also classified as Protected […]
Spoon-billed Sandpiper Teaching Kit available for free download
Continue readingThe Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS) and Wild Bird Society of Japan (WBSJ) jointly published the Spoon-billed Sandpiper Teaching Kit. This kit is designed for teachers and education leaders to provide information about wetlands and the Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper for lesson planning. The kit includes the general knowledge of wetlands, an illustrated story […]
The champion of the flyway ‘Lime 07’ offers yet another surprise!
Continue readingSome say that the male Lime 07 is the champion of the EAA flyway, others named it Super Spoonie! We are delighted to share that Lime 07 is still alive and likely to breed again this year in our regular monitoring site at Meinypil’gyno, Chukotka, Russia. Here is a brief timeline of Lime 07, illustrating […]
Study on nesting biology of the Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus, Mergini, Anatidae) in Primorye, Russia
Continue readingNew study of nesting biology of Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) by Diana V. Solovyeva, and S. L. Vartanyan. Abstract: The nesting biology of the Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) was investigated over 17 years (2001‒2017) both in artificial and natural nest sites in Primorye, Far East, Russia. Artificial nest sites of different constructions (boxes and tubes) […]
Updates of worldwide avian influenza situation by FAO/EMPRES-AH (Mar – Jun 2019)
Continue readingFAO/EMPRES-AH is constantly monitoring the avian influenza situation worldwide and compiles information from multiple national and international sources as well as peer-reviewed scientific articles. Close collaboration with country and regional offices, the implementation of avian influenza field surveillance projects and networks of expertise like the OIE/FAO OFFLU (www.offlu.net) provide access to timely information on outbreaks, […]
The EAAFP Secretariat visit to Janghang Wetland and Paju CCZ(DMZ) in RO Korea
Continue readingThe EAAFP Secretariat visited Flyway Network Sites Janghang Wetland and Paju CCZ (DMZ) in RO Korea on 4th and 5th in June 2019. Janghang wetland is the new Flyway Network Site of EAAFP (EAAF143), and Paju CCZ (DMZ) is the potential Flyway Network Site. Janghang Wetland is located in the Han River estuary at the trans-boundary […]
An Ecological Survey around Yudo Island in Han River and the Importance of Protecting this Area
Continue readingThe river Han is not only the largest and most important river of RO Korea, but also – in its Westernmost course and estuary – forms the border to DPR Korea, where tensions often flare. With the more peaceful mood on the Korean Peninsula since 2018, also plans for the peaceful use and development of […]
World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 – Myanmar
Continue readingEvent title: World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Myanmar Organizer: Biodiversity And Nature Conservation Association (BANCA) Participants: About 130 participants from local communities including school students and teachers, Local Conservation Group, government officers Outcome: The participants gained knowledge about the plastic pollution that impact on not only migratory bird species and their habitats, but […]
World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 – Indonesia
Continue readingBird Watching Activities for World Migratory Bird Day 2019 activity in Indonesia © Himpunan Mahasiswa Pecinta Unggas Event title: World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Indonesia Organizer: Himpunan Mahasiswa Pecinta Unggas Participants: 150 participants University students, School students, teachers or parents, Researchers, scientist, birdwatchers and media Outcome: From the activities that we have planned, we hope that in […]
World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 – Cambodia
Continue readingOpening ceremony of World Migratory Bird Day in Cambodia © Department of Freshwater Wetland Conservation, Ministry of Environment Cambodia Event title: World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Cambodia Organizer: Ministry of Environment Cambodia, Department of Freshwater Wetland Conservation of General Directorate of Administration for Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment and Department of Environment Kep Province […]
