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		<title>The First Internacional Exchange of Experiencia Ambientalia has come to an end!</title>
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	<p><span data-contrast="none">After many months of waiting, shared emotions, and teamwork, the first international exchange of Experiencia Ambientalia has come to an end. This exchange had the objective of uniting the youth of two sites of utmost importance for shorebirds, connected by the migration of a small bird: Wilson’s Phalarope. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/laguna-mar-chiquita/">Laguna Mar Chiquita (Argentina)</a> and <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/mono-lake/">Mono Lake</a>, along with the<a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/great-salt-lake/"> Great Salt Lake</a> (the latter in the United States), have been part of a “<a href="https://whsrn.org/strengthening-the-network-for-the-conservation-of-the-saline-lakes/">tripartite twinning</a>” since June 1992, based on ecological similarities and the large number of Wilson’s Phalarope (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Phalaropus tricolor</span></i><span data-contrast="none">) that migrate between them.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">More than 30 years later, the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN), <a href="https://www.manomet.org">Manomet Conservation Sciences,</a> Fundación Líderes de Ansenuza, and the Mono Lake Committee joined together, with the support of numerous interested organizations and individuals, in an unprecedented journey to realize an international exchange of environmental leaders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The <a href="https://whsrn.org/experiencia-ambientalia-in-mar-chiquita/">Experiencia Ambientalia</a> program at both sites seeks to connect young people with their home ecosystems through education, introduce them to salt lakes throughout the Western Hemisphere, and cultivate a sense of environmental responsibility. Experiencia Ambientalia connected Mono Lake and Laguna Mar Chiquita students to carry out various environmental conservation activities, such as bird-watching outings, community shoreline cleanups, and creating maps of threats to the Wilson’s Phalarope.  After a year of hard work and much learning, the outstanding participants from both places were selected to participate in the long-awaited international exchange.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>

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<p class="font_9">The students and instructors from Argentina lived and learned alongside local students, deepening their understanding of the network of saline lakes in the Western Hemisphere and discovering the similarities and differences between Mono Lake and Mar Chiquita. Photos: Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge / Fundación Líderes de Ansenuza</p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">First, it was the turn of the Argentines, 5 students, a teacher, and staff members from Mar Chiquita traveled to Lee Vining, California in June </span><span data-contrast="none">2024</span><span data-contrast="none">. In addition to getting to know this incredible place and its beautiful landscapes, the exchange allowed them to learn from their American peers about the Mono Lake ecosystem and the challenges it faces. An unforgettable moment was observing the Phalaropes in their nuptial plumage for the first time. Santiago Escruceria, the program director, welcomed us at the Outdoor Education Center and Ryan Garret, the Mono Lake Committee&#8217;s Education Coordinator.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">To top it all off, the students participated in the Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua Bird Festival, a popular festival in the region that features field trips, workshops and presentations to introduce participants to the world of birds. In it, the youth from both lakes presented to a full house, showcasing all the work they have done during the year. A unique opportunity for their leadership path.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
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<p class="font_9">In June 2024, 5 students and 4 instructors from Argentina visited Mono Lake for 10 days, immersing themselves in its unique ecosystem and participating in the Mono Lake Committee’s bird festival. Photo: Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge / Fundación Líderes de Ansenuza</p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Next, it was the Americans’ turn. In July, six students and educators from Mono Lake had the chance to experience the Ansenuza region, exploring all it has to offer while engaging in educational activities focused on conservation, ecology, and leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">With a complete perspective in mind, the participants discussed the bond between our “sister lakes” and the bird that unites us, Wilson’s Phalarope. They then began designing a conservation project for the species that future generations of the program will carry forward. Cultural exchange is essential when developing joint projects; however, this would not be possible without the dedication and passion of young participants.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">To close out this journey, everyone signed a reaffirmation of the tripartite agreement, committing to protect their ecosystems and securing the future of our sister lakes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>

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<p class="font_9">In July 2024, 6 students and 3 instructors from Mono Lake, USA mimicked the migration<br />
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<p><span data-contrast="none">&#8220;<em>Undoubtedly, this experience was incredibly enriching—something I will always carry. Learning so much alongside wonderful people is an opportunity for which I am deeply grateful. I feel very happy and proud to have represented our country in the U.S.</em>&#8220;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">&#8220;<em>Spending time in another country and working with international peers has expanded my perspective. I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the cultures and approaches of both lakes. This experience has improved my communication and teamwork skills and strengthened my commitment to making a positive impact on the world.</em>&#8220;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">&#8220;<em>The international exchange provided me with a safe space to practice languages, build friendships, and most importantly, learn about another country’s culture. It has had a strong impact on my decision to study International Relations and equipped me with stronger tools, like meeting conservation specialists, to deepen my knowledge.</em>&#8220;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We hope this wonderful exchange marks the beginning of many more in the future, connecting young people passionate about protecting the places they call home. By uniting future environmental leaders from these regions, we can ensure the legacy of our sister lakes for generations to come.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">Reentrâncias Maranhenses é uma região na costa ocidental do Maranhão, nordeste do Brasil, nomeada em 1991 como um sítio da Rede Hemisférica de Reservas para Aves Limícolas (WHSRN, sigla em inglês). O número de aves limícolas migratórias utilizando a região é tão grande (centenas de milhares!) que justificaram sua inclusão na WHSRN como um Sítio de Importância Hemisférica – o único no Brasil a ter esse status!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Com uma área de 2.680.911 ha, o </span><a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/reentrancias-maranhenses/"><span data-contrast="none">sítio WHSRN das Reentrâncias Maranhenses</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> abriga grande parte da população de quatro espécies de aves limícolas migratórias das Américas durante o verão boreal: Baituruçu-de-axila-preta (&gt; 50%, </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Pluvialis squatarola</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">), Vira-pedras (&gt; 70%, </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Arenaria interpres</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">), Maçarico-de-asa-branca (&gt; 40%, </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Tringa semipalmata</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">) Maçarico-de-bico-torto (&gt; 40%, </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Numenius phaeopus</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">). </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As características das áreas úmidas dessa região são singulares. O nome da região, “reentrâncias”, refere-se à costa extremamente recortada e baixa, com inúmeras baías pontilhadas de ilhas, bancos de areia, canais de maré, estuários e extensos manguezais, que proporcionam excelente habitat para nossas aves limícolas. Essas reentrâncias fazem parte da maior faixa contínua de manguezais (721.000 ha) do planeta, que se estende do Maranhão ao Amapá e configura o </span><a href="https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/2337"><span data-contrast="none">Sítio Ramsar Estuário do Amazonas e seus Manguezais</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. Não é à toa que tantas aves limícolas escolhem esse sítio WHSRN para descansar no período não-reprodutivo, ou quando estão migrando para os extremos norte e sul das Américas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>

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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">Desde sua nomeação como sítio WHSRN, as atividades relacionadas com aves limícolas e sua conservação estiveram focadas no monitoramento das populações de aves (censos aéreos e terrestres) e à marcação de milhares de indivíduos. Ainda há trabalho a ser feito com as comunidades locais e outras partes interessadas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Existem 15 municípios dentro da área do sítio, com aproximadamente 250.000 habitantes. Grande parte da população que vive majoritariamente na região litorânea, tem ou teve contato com a pesca artesanal de peixe e camarão. No entanto, apesar de dependerem economicamente das áreas úmidas e de vivenciarem esse ambiente em seu dia a dia, as comunidades e os representantes dos poderes públicos locais têm um conhecimento limitado sobre as aves limícolas migratórias. É comum confundirem os grandes bandos de aves limícolas com “passarinhos”. Apenas aqueles que eventualmente caçam essas aves conseguem reconhecê-las.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">O Projeto Costa Norte do Brasil, desenvolvido pela SAVE Brasil em colaboração com o Escritório Executivo da WHSRN e com apoio da Manomet Conservation Sciences, Environment Climate Change Canada e Fundação Bobolink, tem como objetivo conectar o sítio das Reentrâncias Maranhenses, em sua totalidade – ambiente, aves e pessoas, à WHSRN e às estratégias nacionais e internacionais voltadas à conservação de aves limícolas, ao mesmo tempo em que busca-se entender se há outros sítios potenciais na região. As ações estão alinhadas com o </span><a href="https://www.gov.br/icmbio/pt-br/assuntos/biodiversidade/pan/pan-aves-limicolas-migratorias"><span data-contrast="none">Plano de Ação Nacional para a Conservação das Aves Limícolas Migratórias – PAN Aves Limícolas</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> e com a Iniciativa </span><a href="https://atlanticflywayshorebirds.org/pt-br/"><span data-contrast="none">Pró-Aves Limícolas Migratórias na Rota do Atlântico – AFSI</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, sigla em inglês. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>

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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">Nesse último ano, levamos às comunidades tradicionais e poder público regional e local, informações sobre a biologia das aves limícolas, sua dinâmica de migração e a importância das áreas úmidas para a manutenção de suas populações. As ações focaram em três eixos principais: </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">i</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">) monitoramento (censo) de aves, </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">ii</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">) engajamento do poder público, de escolas e público geral, e </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">iii</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">) capacitação do setor de turismo local.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">O monitoramento das populações de aves limícolas, feito mensalmente ao longo da Baía de São Marcos e da Baía de São José, no Maranhão, segue o protocolo do </span><a href="https://www.manomet.org/project/international-shorebird-survey/"><span data-contrast="none">Monitoramento Internacional de Aves Limícolas – ISS</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> (sigla em inglês). Apesar das dificuldades logísticas inerentes à região, os censos são feitos em cinco locais na Ilha de São Luís e já resultaram em quase100 listas submetidas ao eBird, sob o protocolo ISS. Janeiro é o mês com maior abundância total de aves limícolas, e a espécie mais comum é o maçarico-rasteirinho (</span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Calidris pusilla</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">), com quase 14 mil aves contadas. No entanto, o maçarico-de-asas-brancas (</span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Tringa semipalmata</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">) e o batuiruçu-de-axila-preta (</span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Pluvialis squatarola</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">) são mais comuns em março.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">O engajamento com o setor público foi feito através de uma série de apresentações e capacitação para os servidores de meio ambiente, educação e turismo do estado e dos municípios-chave para essa primeira etapa do projeto. Além de informações sobre as aves e do grande valor da região para elas, foi ressaltado para os participantes o valor agregado que as aves e seus ambientes conservados trazem para a região, citando como exemplo o turismo. Enfatizou-se também a importância da colaboração entre os setores público, privado e não-governamental para a efetiva conservação das aves.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As atividades nas escolas abusaram do lúdico para ensinar às crianças da Educação Infantil (3 a 5 anos) e Ensino Fundamental I (6 a 14 anos) o que são aves e quais suas necessidades. Molde de bicos em gesso, brincadeiras de alimentação, bonecos de aves com diferentes plumagens e pesos e até tablets apresentando vídeos de aves limícolas em seus ninhos, permitiram às crianças explorar diferentes sentidos enquanto aprendiam sobre as variadas adaptações que as aves limícolas possuem para conseguir migrar e se alimentar nas praias e manguezais. Todas as crianças que participaram das atividades (total de 662) receberam material de apoio para levar para casa e continuar o aprendizado junto com suas famílias. O “Bicoletim”, dando alusão a um boletim das aves (“bico”), conta a história de Margot, uma vira-pedras (</span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Arenaria interpres</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">) encontrada em 2023 em Ilhéus, Bahia, e anilhada em New Jersey em 2013. A história é narrada no formato de uma entrevista com Margot e faz o maior sucesso. O livro de atividades “Aves Limícolas nas Américas”, parte integrante do </span><a href="https://whsrn.org/discover-shorebirds/"><i><span data-contrast="none">Discover Shorebird Curriculum</span></i></a><span data-contrast="auto"> na versão em português, também foi distribuído e tornou-se uma incrível ferramenta para as atividades com as crianças. Em algumas escolas, por demanda da direção, também foram feitas atividades práticas de observação de aves em campo. No total, foram atendidas seis escolas em dois municípios – Raposa e Cururupu, Maranhão.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>

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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">Para fazer o engajamento do público geral, aproveitamos datas comemorativos como o Dia das Crianças e desenvolvemos atividades de observação de aves limícolas nas praias de Raposa e São Luís, Maranhão. Disponibilizando binóculos e lunetas, orientação para identificação e compartilhamos com o público interessado curiosidades sobre a migração. As quase 200 pessoas, entre crianças, jovens e adultos, que participaram, nunca haviam ouvido falar de aves limícolas. Durante a interação, o público foi alertado sobre o impacto de carros circulando nas praias, assim como a presença de pets e lixo.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Foi também no município de Raposa, Maranhão, que aconteceu a capacitação do setor turístico. A beleza natural dos ambientes e a procura, por parte dos turistas, a momentos de lazer e relaxamento na natureza, ofereceu a oportunidade de agregar valor aos passeios. O objetivo foi capacitar o guia turístico e o condutor de embarcação a reconhecer as espécies utilizando uma prancha de identificação e fornecer informações sobre a biologia, migração, ameaças, conservação e importância regional para as aves limícolas. Dessa forma, promovemos a conscientização dos provedores de serviço e também dos turistas. A capacitação de 20 provedores de passeios locais cunhou o novo “turismo amigo das aves limícolas”. Próximos passos incluem ações de capacitação junto aos hotéis, pousadas e restaurantes do município.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">O caminho para uma integração fluida com a rede é longo, mas já é possível ver que a curiosidade, admiração, e cuidado demonstrado pelas comunidades que participaram das ações do Projeto Costa Norte do Brasil abriram as portas para que as Reentrâncias Maranhenses se apropriem do seu status de Sítio de Importância Hemisférica da WHSRN e utilizem as experiências disponibilizadas pela rede e adaptadas sua realidade. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Nosso desejo é que cada comunidade e cada um dos stakeholders identificados, reconheçam as aves limícolas e ensinem seus filhos e amigos sobre as incríveis jornadas que essas aves são capazes de fazer e que isso ecoe nas ações de cada um, aumentando o respeito às aves e ao ambiente do qual elas dependem. Com isso, nossa missão de conservar áreas úmidas e aves limícolas estaria finalmente sendo cumprida.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>

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		<title>Celebrating Shorebirds: Highlights from the First Big Day at WHSRN Sites</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrea Ferreira]]></dc:creator>
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	<p><span data-contrast="none">The </span><a href="https://whsrn.org/site-support/big-day-at-whsrn-sites/"><b><span data-contrast="none">Shorebirds Big Day at WHSRN Sites </span></b></a><span data-contrast="none">is a new initiative by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN), dedicated to counting every shorebird present at WHSRN sites across the Americas. This year, 2024, marked our inaugural celebration, and we’re excited to share some preliminary results with you!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We’ve received reports from 13 participating countries just days after the event. A total of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">44,888 shorebirds</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, representing </span><b><span data-contrast="none">39 different species</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, were counted!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">With an impressive </span><b><span data-contrast="none">18,714 individuals</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, Wilson’s Phalarope claimed the crown as the most abundant species recorded!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></p>

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	<p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Species Abundance Rankings</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The top 10 most abundant shorebird species recorded in the lists were:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></p>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Wilson’s Phalarope</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Phalaropus tricolor</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 18,714 individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Black-necked Stilt</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Himantopus mexicanus</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 5,038 individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">American Avocet</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Recurvirostra americana</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 4,458 individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Semipalmated Sandpiper</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Calidris pusilla</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 3,610 individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Least Sandpiper</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Calidris minutilla</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 1,883 individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">American Oystercatcher</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Haematopus palliatus</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 1033 individuals</span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Short-billed Dowitcher</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Limnodromus griseus</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 925 individual</span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Stilt Sandpiper</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Calidris himantopus</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 543 individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Red Knot</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Calidris canutus</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 450 individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Marbled Godwit</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> (</span><i><span data-contrast="none">Limosa fedoa</span></i><span data-contrast="none">): 415 individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">These results are based on 60 eBird checklists submitted by 43 partner organizations representing 253 participants. We sincerely thank each participant and partner for their dedication and support. WHSRN is built on a foundation of collaboration, working tirelessly to create a strong international network of key sites vital for shorebirds throughout their migratory journeys. Communication and voluntary partnerships remain essential in our mission to conserve shorebirds and their habitats across the Americas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="none">“Shorebirds are some of the most extraordinary travelers on the planet, undertaking long migrations that span continents. Yet, their survival depends on the health of a network of coastal and inland wetlands. We must renew our commitment to protect these critical habitats and ensure the future of shorebirds for generations to come.” </span></b><span data-contrast="none">– Diego Luna Quevedo, Senior Specialist, Policy and Governance Flyways Program, <a href="https://www.manomet.org">Manomet Conservation Sciences</a>.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></p>

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<p>24 WHSRN sites from across the continent participated. We hope to triple this number by 2025.</p>
<p>1.<a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/albufera-mar-chiquita/"> Alfubera Mar Chiquita &#8211; <b>Argentina</b> </a></p>
<p>2. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/bahia-de-san-antonio/">Bahía de San Antonio  &#8211; <b>Argentina</b> </a></p>
<p>3. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/banco-dos-cajuais/">Banco dos Cajuais &#8211; <b>Brazil</b> </a></p>
<p>4. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/beaverhill-lake/">Beaverhill Lake &#8211; <b>Canada</b></a></p>
<p>5. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/humedal-marino-de-coihuin/">Humedal Marino de Coihuín &#8211;<b> Chile</b> </a></p>
<p>6. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/coquimbo-bay/">Coquimbo Bay &#8211; <b>Chile</b> </a></p>
<p>7. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/salinas-huentelauquen/">Salinas de Huentelauquén &#8211; <b>Chile</b> </a></p>
<p>8. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/mataquito-huenchullami/">Mataquito-Huenchullamí &#8211; <b>Chile</b> </a></p>
<p>9. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/playa-isla-de-los-reyes-rocuant/">Playa Isla de los Reyes Rocuant – <b>Chile</b></a></p>
<p>10. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/humedales-orientales-de-chiloe/">Humedales Orientales de Chiloé &#8211; <b>Chile</b></a></p>
<p>11. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/sabanas-de-paz-de-ariporo-y-trinidad/">Sabanas de Paz de Ariporo y Trinidad – <b>Colombia</b></a></p>
<p>12. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/isla-corazon-y-fragata/">Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Corazón y Fragata – <b>Ecuador</b></a></p>
<p>13. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/piscinas-artificiales-de-ecuasal/">Piscinas Artificiales de ECUASAL – <b>Ecuador</b></a></p>
<p>14. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/punta-condega-el-jicarito-system/">Sistema Punta Condega-Jicarito – <b>Honduras</b></a></p>
<p>15. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/lago-de-cuitzeo/">Lago de Cuitzeo &#8211;<b> Mexico</b></a></p>
<p>16. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/complejo-lagunar-san-quintin/">Complejo Lagunar San Quintín &#8211; <b>Mexico</b></a></p>
<p>17.<a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/lago-texcoco/">Lago Texcoco &#8211; <b>Mexico</b></a></p>
<p>18. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/ensenada-de-la-paz/">Ensenada de La Paz &#8211; <b>Mexico</b></a></p>
<p>19. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/el-agallito-beach-and-el-reten-beach/">El Agallito and El Retén Beaches &#8211; <b>Panama</b></a></p>
<p>20. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/manglares-de-san-pedro-de-vice/">Manglares de San Pedro de Vice &#8211; <b>Peru</b></a></p>
<p>21. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/reserva-nacional-de-paracas/">Reserva Nacional de Paracas &#8211; <b>Peru</b></a></p>
<p>22. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/tumbes-mangroves-national-sanctuary/">Santuario Nacional Los Manglares de Tumbes &#8211; <b>Peru</b></a></p>
<p>23. <a href="https://whsrn.org/es/whsrn_sites/delaware-bay/">Delaware Bay – <b>United States</b></a></p>
<p>24. <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/salina-solar-los-olivitos/">Salina Solar Los Olivitos &#8211; <b>Venezuela</b></a></p>
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<p>· Humedal Uripe &#8211; <b>Peru </b></p>
<p>· Cooking Lake (Alberta) &#8211; <b>Canada</b></p>
<p>· Port Aransas Nature Preserve – <b>United States</b></p>
<p>· Salinas del Río Nigua &#8211;<b> Puerto Rico </b></p>

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<p><span data-contrast="none">Identifying </span><a href="https://word-edit.officeapps.live.com/?page_id=18232"><span data-contrast="none">important sites</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> is the first step to conserving habitat for shorebirds. First, check our </span><a href="https://word-edit.officeapps.live.com/?page_id=18232"><span data-contrast="none">Map of Important Shorebird Sites</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. If your site is missing, use the survey form to suggest a site for inclusion or to update an existing site. This interactive map was created to help stakeholders identify gaps in knowledge, facilitate information sharing, and determine if a site meets WHSRN criteria. Once it is established that a site meets the criteria, a WHSRN nomination can be pursued to safeguard the sites by engaging stakeholders and improving conservation action.</span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">If you want to learn more about how to nominate your area for a WHSRN Site, click<a href="https://whsrn.org/why-whsrn/is-my-site-eligible/"> here</a>. </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">We encourage participants to share their photos and videos from Shorebirds Big Day at WHSRN Sites! Please send your media to </span><a href="mailto:aferreira@manomet.org"><b><span data-contrast="none">aferreira@manomet.org</span></b></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></p>

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<p><span data-contrast="auto">The monitoring campaign in<a href="https://whsrn.org/delaware-bay/"> Delaware Bay</a> (United States), was implemented from 3 May to 3 June 2024, focusing on two species, the Semipalmated Sandpiper (</span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Calidris pusilla</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">) and the Short-billed Dowitcher (</span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Limnodromus griseus</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">). As a result, more than 2,380 individuals were processed, a record for the team led by Dr. Mizrahi.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The initiative not only works in <a href="https://whsrn.org/delaware-bay/">Delaware Bay</a> but also, since 2008, in Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana, supporting capacity building of the Gulf of Fonseca team in Central America. </span><span data-contrast="auto">To date, forty-eight volunteers from fourteen countries have participated and rece</span><span data-contrast="auto">ived training through their involvement in the banding campaigns. Among them, were Tamiris Lima from Brazil, Tifany Amatali from Suriname, Priscila Pellissier Perez from Peru, and Eliana Montenegro from Ecuador, who participated in the 2024 edition. Each has different projects, but they all have one thing in common: the </span><span data-contrast="auto">Semipalmated Sandpiper.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">In late April, Semipalmated Sandpipers (</span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Calidris pusilla</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">)</span><span data-contrast="auto"> found in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Suriname, and Nicaragua prepare to migrate to the Arctic. They feed frantically to store fat in their abdomen, belly, and sides of their bodies, doubling their body weight. The shorebirds know precisely when it is time to take flight; they will travel day and night, traveling thousands of kilometers and facing hundreds of challenges until they reach their following stopover site on the East Coast of the United States, the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=Delaware+Bay+WHSRN+site&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8">Delaware Bay WHSRN site</a>. Here, the birds will refuel and rest until they retake flight to reach their Arctic nesting site.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">During the first few days in Delaware Bay, shorebird activity is 100% about feeding, fattening, and resting. Meanwhile, participants prepare equipment and receive training on setting up Wooshnet trapping nets. Each bird will be tagged with a leg flag, a technique used in the study of wild birds, adding a small plastic or metal tag, with an individually numbered code, to their legs. Each bird has its code, allowing observers and researchers to recognize them during their migratory stops.  </span></p>

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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">David Mizrahi has been learning and improving his techniques for 20 years. He reads the landscape, the tide, the Horseshoe Crabs, the movement of the shorebirds, and then decides when, where, and in which direction to set the nets. The 2024 banding campaign was considered a success; the day with the lowest number of captures was just over 60 individuals, a fascinating number.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The days started early in the morning with cold, windy, and drizzling weather. In the group, we heard various languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and the one that unites the whole team, English. Listening to the instructions and acting sometimes became slow, as one must listen, translate, and act. You must act fast; time is crucial for the safety of the birds and the results.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Every day in Delaware Bay, there is a learning laboratory. Gradually, each of the participants learned through the different roles assigned, such as setting up nets, extracting birds, recording data, setting flags, taking blood samples, taking feather samples, installing life tags on some of the birds captured, and then going to the lab to separate the plasma from the blood. David and Lena Usyk&#8217;s teaching methodology is immersive; the experience is intense, and learning is constant throughout the camp. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The initiative&#8217;s structure allows learning, practicing, and, simultaneously, helping to train the other team members in different aspects of the fieldwork. Priscila Pellissier, a member of the <a href="http://www.corbidi.org">Center for Ornithology and Biodiversity (CORBIDI)</a>, commented that this methodology not only reinforced her learning but also fostered an environment of collaboration and mutual support. Priscila mentions, “I especially remember a colleague from Suriname whom I taught how to hold the birds and pass them from hand to hand. Then, it was she who taught me how to take blood samples. Over time, her confidence grew so much that she became one of the specialists in blood sampling. This exchange of roles and responsibilities &#8211; under the supervision of Dr. Mizrahi and Lena Usyk &#8211; empowers and consolidates our skills.” </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>

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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">For Tamiris, a monitoring technician with the <a href="https://en.projetoavesmigratorias.org">Migratory Bird Project (PAM)</a> of the <a href="https://www.aquasis.org">NGO Aquasis</a> in Brazil, the exchange in Delaware Bay was a turning point in her life. “I returned to Brazil and the project I work on with new eyes and now with more experience. But there is still, and always is, much to learn. This trip not only exceeded my expectations but transformed me into a professional. I arrived with fears, but thanks to the support and experience shared by everyone, I returned with a new perspective and confidence, with the feeling of having overcome the challenges.” </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">After four weeks and hundreds of hours of hard work, more than 2,000 birds were processed. All participants agreed it was a fantastic experience to share and learn from; the most challenging part was the extreme fatigue from the marathon days. The truth is that Delaware Bay and its shorebirds are an epic experience.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Long-term bird monitoring is crucial for informed management and decision-making. However, having the opportunity to receive specialized training and then apply it in the Neotropics is invaluable. The training of these five women in <a href="https://whsrn.org/es/whsrn_sites/delaware-bay/">Delaware Bay</a> was made possible through the support of<a href="https://www.manomet.org"> Manomet Conservation Sciences</a>, <a href="https://njaudubon.org">New Jersey Audubon</a>, <a href="https://www.aquasis.org">Aquasis</a>, and <a href="https://environmentamericas.org">Environment for the Americas</a>.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://whsrn.org/from-the-neotropics-to-delaware-bay-women-empowered-for-shorebird-research-and-conservation/">From the Neotropics to Delaware Bay: Women Empowered for Shorebird Research and Conservation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whsrn.org">WHSRN</a>.</p>
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	<p><span data-contrast="none">The &#8220;<a href="https://lagunascosteras.org.uy/en/migratory-birds-and-ranching-program/">Migratory Birds and Ranching</a>&#8221; Program, promoted in Uruguay by the Fundación Lagunas Costeras, the CURE of the University of the Republic, and the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN), aims to create the necessary habitat conditions for grassland shorebirds. To achieve this, we promote cattle grazing management as the primary tool. Livestock producers host these birds, providing them with suitable conditions when they return to the South every austral spring after their arduous annual migrations covering 9,942 miles.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">In the Eastern region of Uruguay lies the coastal lagoon landscape. This system comprises Laguna de José Ignacio, Laguna Garzón, </span><a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/laguna-de-rocha/"><span data-contrast="none">Laguna de Rocha (WHSRN site)</span></a><span data-contrast="none">, Laguna de Castillos, and Laguna Merín, all located along the Atlantic Ocean. These lagoons cover approximately </span><span data-contrast="none">247,100 acres </span><span data-contrast="none">of potential habitat for grassland shorebirds within a broader landscape of almost 2,5 million acres. The &#8220;<a href="https://lagunascosteras.org.uy/en/migratory-birds-and-ranching-program/">Migratory Birds and Ranching</a>&#8221; program identified potential areas for grassland shorebirds, finding that most are on private and productive lands (predominantly cattle systems). Once the producers responsible for managing the grasslands in these areas were identified, an intense and rich interaction with them began. As a result, 17 formal cooperation agreements were established with producers who manage about </span><span data-contrast="none">17,297 acres</span><span data-contrast="none"> distributed along the five main lagoons that make up the coastal lagoon landscape of Uruguay. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>

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	<p><span data-contrast="none">With the perspective of improving production while respecting natural limits (ecological intensification) through collaborative work with producers (co-innovation), the goal is to implement practices that enhance agricultural production efficiency on each property and the conservation of migratory bird habitats. By managing grazing, the grass height can be kept below 6 centimeters in the areas where the birds congregate from early October to mid-February. This grass height is optimal for these birds to detect arthropods and other invertebrates, which are the basis of their diet. Each producer committed to maintaining this grass height through grazing management in the low areas surrounding the lagoons, the areas most used by the birds. In other areas of the property, higher grass heights are promoted, including reserving standing forage for the winter months when grass growth is practically nil. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">The Coastal Lagoon Producers Network promotes the exchange of experiences among producers during field days on different properties implementing actions; it fosters the transfer of good practices that benefit both bird habitats and agricultural production. It is important to mention that the 17 producers are members of two rural organizations in the area, with around 330 members in the region. Members of the rural organizations who are not yet part of the lagoon producers&#8217; network have shown great interest in the program and have requested to participate in the field days. This indicates that a broader audience is indirectly receiving new ideas and knowledge about birds and conservation and, in the future, could join the Coastal Lagoon Producers Network. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>

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	<p><span data-contrast="none">On April 20, 2024, the first field day of the year was held at two family cattle ranches implementing projects at Laguna de Castillos. With about 25 participants, the properties &#8220;Mis Abuelos&#8221; and &#8220;Tierra de los Abuelos&#8221; were visited. On both properties, the recommendation was to keep the grass short by adjusting the cattle load in the lowlandsbetween October and February. This also optimizes the forage used by the cattle before the lagoon flooding removes that forage. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Subsequent grass height measurements showed that the low fields&#8217; height always remained below 6 cm in both properties. The season was quite rainy (which favored grass growth), and with the specific management implementations, the shorebird habitat can be suitable. Moreover, the cattle&#8217;s body condition was very good, suggesting that it is possible to produce well and conserve. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">On May 18, 2024, the second field day was held at the &#8220;3 Juanes&#8221; family cattle ranch at the </span><a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/laguna-de-rocha/"><span data-contrast="none">WHSRN site Laguna de Rocha</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. Thirty people learned of a system of subdivisions to utilize natural and exotic pastures in high areas and the ecological restoration of parts of the property invaded by exotic pastures, common in many lagoons. The group included visitors from Argentina’s </span><a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/laguna-mar-chiquita/"><span data-contrast="none">WHSRN site Laguna Mar Chiquita,</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> Córdoba. Ecological restoration involves intense grazing for short periods in the invaded paddocks, avoiding cattle selection (inducing cattle to eat all grass species equally), and leaving exclusion periods to recover and reproduce native species (the most grazed when cattle can select) to give them a greater chance to thrive and regain ground. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>

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	<p><span data-contrast="none">On both field days, booklets with images of grassland shorebirds of the coastal lagoons and binoculars were distributed to participants to identify, record, and distinguish the habitats of different bird species and to discuss them in a final exchange round. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">All the participants found the field days highly valued and productive. One producer noted, &#8220;At the first meetings, we greeted each other with a distant handshake; today, we hugged each other. It&#8217;s nice to feel part of this group!&#8221; The need for such exchanges was highlighted as they strengthen and motivate producers to continue incorporating knowledge and practices beneficial to their productive establishments and the surrounding environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p>For more information on the &#8220;Migratory Birds and Ranching&#8221; Program <a href="https://lagunascosteras.org.uy/en/migratory-birds-and-ranching-program/">click here</a></p>

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<p>The post <a href="https://whsrn.org/collaborative-conservation-of-grassland-shorebirds-in-coastal-lagoons-of-uruguay/">Exchanging Experiences for the Conservation of Grassland Shorebirds in Coastal Lagoons of Uruguay</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whsrn.org">WHSRN</a>.</p>
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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">11% of shorebirds using the Pacific Americas Flyway have shown population declines. Factors such as climate change and development projects threatening their habitats are the main causes of this decrease, especially in their wintering areas. Therefore, conserving migratory shorebirds requires coordinated efforts at flyway, hemispheric, national, and local scales, involving diverse actors, cultures, and socio-economic sectors. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">This training program, delivered virtually, had over 200 participants from 11 countries and took place from March 8 to April 12, 2024. Through six modules, the program provided a comprehensive overview of various topics related to shorebird conservation. The modules addressed community engagement, governance, species and population monitoring, human well-being, and environmental impact assessment as im<span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW23044798 BCX4"><span class="TextRun SCXW23044798 BCX4" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW23044798 BCX4">portant aspects to consider in shorebird conservation</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW23044798 BCX4" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW23044798 BCX4">. </span></span></span></p>
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	<p><span data-contrast="auto">For the Executive Office, it was immensely gratifying to find the interest of so many people, of different ages and educational levels, in contributing to the conservation of shorebirds along the Pacific Flyway. The diverse stories of the Introductory Training Program participants motivate us to continue seeking tools to strengthen all interested stakeholders, as better capacities make our shorebird conservation efforts more effective.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This program highlights the importance of uniting efforts and sharing knowledge to address the challenges of shorebird conservation. Collaboration among various sectors and continuous training is essential to ensuring a sustainable future for these migratory species. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">For more information about the Training Program, contact <strong>Jeisson Zamudio, Pacific South America Coordinator, at </strong></span><strong><a href="mailto:jzamudio@manomet.org">jzamudio@manomet.org</a>. </strong></p>

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<p>The post <a href="https://whsrn.org/a-promising-endeavor-basic-training-program-for-shorebird-conservation-on-the-pacific-americas-flyway/">A Promising Endeavor: Introductory Training Program for Shorebird Conservation on the Pacific Americas Flyway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whsrn.org">WHSRN</a>.</p>
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	<p><span class="TextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">The inclusion of the <strong><a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/salinas-huentelauquen/">Las Salinas de </a></strong></span><a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/salinas-huentelauquen/"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW177040105 BCX0">Huentelauquén</span></strong></a><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0"> Ramsar Site in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) in March </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">2022 has given new </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">inspiration</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0"> to the educational work of the Red de </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW177040105 BCX0">Observadores</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0"> de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile (ROC) </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">[</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">Chilean Bird and Wildlife Watchers Network</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">]</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0"> in northern Chile. The 6,850 acre site (2,772 hectare), </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">located</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0"> in the agricultural community of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW177040105 BCX0">Huentelauquén</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0"> in the municipality of Canela, Coquimbo Region in Chile, brings together a mosaic of natural areas with high biodiversity representative of the Chilean semi-arid zone, such as the mouth of the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">Choapa</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0"> River, dune fields</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177040105 BCX0"> and coastal plains. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW177040105 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>

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<p><span data-contrast="auto">The addition of this special site to the network inspired the planning and launch of a unique educational series for sixth-grade students from the Corazón de Jesús School in Salamanca, a city located in the Choapa River valley. Between March and December of 2023, the 28 boys and girls aged 11 and 12, worked on a selection of activities from the </span><a href="https://whsrn.org/discover-shorebirds/"><span data-contrast="none">Discover Shorebirds</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> curriculum, as part of the Value Formation class taught once a week. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
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<p>The educational activity considered the scientific concepts on which the Chilean natural sciences curriculum is based, which includes studying the diversity of living things that inhabit the Earth, and how from different foods they obtain the energy to move and breed. Scientific ideas that highlight Chile&#8217;s native biodiversity and its value in the general framework of wildlife conservation were also taken into account. Priority was then given to the themes in the shorebird curriculum, referring to the extraordinary characteristics of these birds (Lesson 1), such as their fabulous legs and beaks, and the incredible physical resistance that allows them to migrate long distances (Lesson 2). The children also reflected on the threats that shorebirds face in the places they visit or live permanently (Lesson 4). Three species of shorebirds were the “protagonists” of these topics: the Whimbrel (<em>Numenius phaeopus</em>), the American Oystercatcher (<em>Haematopus palliatus</em>), and the Snowy Plover (<em>Anarhynchus nivosus).</em></p>
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<p>In the classroom, the teaching and learning strategies sought to develop certain positive habits, such as: persistence in a task that requires deep thinking; the search for precision and accuracy; clear and precise communication; the capture of the essentials to draw conclusions; and an attitude of openness to being curious and of continuous learning. To develop these skills and attributes, we encouraged the exploration and observation of documentaries and short animated films, as well as the extensive reading of selected texts. An interesting example of the material the students were introduced to is the illustrated audiobook “La Orquesta del Humedal” [“The Wetland Orchestra”], which tells the story of a Whimbrel’s journey through the network of coastal wetlands in the Coquimbo region (see <a href="https://youtu.be/WAqF2ojSqeg">https://youtu.be/WAqF2ojSqeg</a> ). The students then recorded their observations and conclusions in graphic organizers and notebooks in a group activity. Each student’s notebooks and projects became real “windows” into what they each learned during the school year.</p>
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<p>Along with these assignments, the students also wrote letters outlining their petitions, wishes, and desires for the conservation of shorebirds and their wetland habitats. Many of these letters were addressed to the President of the Republic, the school director, and the teachers themselves, repeatedly (and fervently!) requesting the appreciation (and conservation) of shorebirds and the urgent need to care for them.</p>
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<p>Next, they were tasked with using their creative skills to create two drawings of masks which illustrated different scenarios related to the shorebird conservation. The boys and girls created amazing art, through which they were able to demonstrate in a concrete and beautiful way what they had learned about maintaining the health of wetlands and highlighting human actions that endanger shorebirds. The students were asked to express in their own words what they could do to help protect shorebirds, to which Nolvia (12 years old) pointed out that “<em>we could make posters that say ‘don’t throw out garbage</em>.’ <em>Our masks could be included in signs that talk about the importance of shorebirds.”</em> In turn, Emily (12 years old) said that for her “<em>they are animals that deserve to live and be studied, they are very beautiful and that’s why they are important to me.” </em></p>
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<p>Next , and the last part of the curriculum, came a field trip to Las Salinas de Huentelauquén WHSRN site, thanks to Corazón de Jesús School and the Huentelauquén Agricultural Community. After a one-and-a-half hour drive from the valley to the coast, the children, accompanied by their teachers, were able to learn what a WHSRN site is and were able to apply their newly-gained knowledge to identify the species present in Huentelauquén, such as the Whimbrel and the American Oystercatcher all appropriate topics for Lesson 4 of the Shorebird Curriculum!  The day was also a way to connect the students first-hand to this natural treasure.</p>
<p>This field activity in Las Salinas served as the finale of the implementation of the Discovering Shorebirds curriculum by ROC’s partners and collaborating educators in the Choapa Valley. The lessons learned from this pedagogical experiment will help to bolster the educational foundation that we are laying to support conservation work in Las Salinas de Huentelauquén. We hope to share the results of this experience more fully in future collaborations within WHSRN.</p>
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<p>This project was supported by Sandra Ossandón, sixth grade teacher at Colegio Corazón de Jesús, psycho-pedagogue Elizabeth Bugueño, and psychologist and ROC member Víctor Sarabia. The experience also echoed earlier educational lessons about birds that teacher and ROC member Natalia Sola developed with the class during the pandemic.</p>
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<p class="font_9" style="text-align: center;"><strong>By Pablo Petracci, Researcher GEKKO (Grupo de Estudios en Conservación y Manejo) Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina &#8211; </strong><strong>Martín R. Sotelo, Park Ranger, Ministry of Environment, Argentina</strong></p>
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	<p>On December 26, 2023, the German company Oiltanking Ebytem SA caused an oil spill that was due to a technical failure in one of its buoys in the waters of the <a href="https://whsrn.org/whsrn_sites/estuario-de-la-bahia-blanca/">Bahía Blanca estuary</a>, a site of Regional Importance within the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) since 2016.</p>
<p>The spill was several kilometers in size. Due to the company&#8217;s late activation of the alert and early containment protocols to control the spill the crude oil spread along the complex network of channels of the Bahía Blanca Provincial Nature Reserve. Bahía Falsa, and Bahía Verde, . It is important to highlight the commitment of local artisanal fishermen who alerted the authorities and quickly acted to spread the news of the spill to their networks As the information went viral, this helped to activate a response to the serious situation.</p>

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<p>In the days that followed, local WHSRN&#8217;s site representatives, along with technicians from the Department of Protected Areas of the Ministry of the Environment of the Province of Buenos Aires, conducted several boat trips and an overflight, which confirmed that valuable habitats for shorebirds and other marine organisms had been affected. Two main channels, Embudo and Laborde, as well as adjacent waters, were affected by the oil, which was trapped in seagrass beds for 3 and 4 kilometers, respectively. Fortunately, this retention prevented the oil from spreading to more internal and sensitive areas of the ecosystem.</p>
<p>The Bahía Blanca ecosystem is one of the largest systems of channels, mudflats, islands and marshes on the Argentine coast, and is home to species in serious danger of extinction. The company has been fined by the Ministry of the Environment and is facing federal and provincial criminal charges. Due to the fragility of the habitat, the cleanup will take several weeks and will be done manually by cutting down the seagrass that has retained crude oil.</p>
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<p> Unfortunately, on January 17, 2024 , 23 days after the first spill, another oil spill was detected by the same company which, according to the investigation, was the result of a defective or inadequately maintained valve in another of the buoys with which it operates.  Although in this case the response and containment protocols were activated much faster than in the first episode, this did not prevent the crude oil from once again affecting the natural reserve, this time in the marshes and crayfish beds of the sector known as Canal Tres Brazas.   The Department of the Environment of the Province of Buenos Aires issued another violation and suspended Oiltanking&#8217;s operations as a precaution. It also requested that the National Energy Secretariat urgently review the company&#8217;s operations and ensure that it can continue to operate.</p>
<p>The company is also requested as soon as possible to implement the plan for the restoration of the natural sites affected by this unprecedented event of two consecutive oil spills.</p>
<p>It is worth mentioning that the NGO HAPIC, from the nearby town of Punta Alta, filed a criminal complaint against this company for not taking responsibility for the mitigation of a pre-existing environmental liability. As a result of a spill that had occurred in the same buoy in the 1990s, the crude oil that reached the coast was stored in hundreds of barrels and subsequently buried in the tidal areas adjacent to the Arroyo Pareja-Isla Cantarelli Wetlands WHSRN subsite. These barrels are still in place and continue to release their contaminants into the food webs of the estuary of the same name.</p>
<p class="font_8">Oiltanking is currently completing the construction of a dock to load crude oil into supertankers from the Vaca Muerta field, one of the largest in the world. We are concerned about the potential future risks, which will increase in this new context of shipping, given the history of accidents that have occurred around the world. In this context, the coexistence between the oil industry and the conservation of coastal wetlands seems to have an uncertain future.</p>
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	<p>After 14 years, an updated version of the Wilson&#8217;s Phalarope (<em>Phalaropus tricolor</em>) Conservation Plan has been released. The purpose of this <a href="https://whsrn.org/plan_wiph_2024_final_en.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">version (2.0)</a> is to update the original plan with current knowledge of the species and reassess its conservation priorities, to guide management and research, to identify gaps in knowledge that need to be filled, and to provide guidelines for developing effective conservation strategies to ensure the conservation of the Wilson&#8217;s Phalarope in both the short and long term.</p>

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<p>In 2010, the <a href="https://whsrn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/conservationplan_wiph_v1.1_2010.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first Conservation Plan for the species</a> was released, which aimed to define the conservation status of the Wilson&#8217;s Phalarope throughout its range, describe threats and identify research and management needs, and outline a series of recommended conservation actions based on existing knowledge of the species. Since the publication of the original document, significant advances have been made in our understanding of the conservation status, threats, and priority conservation actions for the species, and these advances are reflected in the new document.</p>
<p>The Wilson&#8217;s Phalarope is a small shorebird that makes incredible migrations from one end of the Americas to the other each year. It breeds in northern latitudes (Canada and the United States) and, at the end of its breeding season, begins its migration south. Their first stop is at salt lakes in the western United States, where they rest, molt their feathers, and feed almost nonstop, doubling their weight in just three or four weeks. Once they have stored enough energy, they begin an impressive, almost non-stop journey of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) to salt lakes in southern South America, including mainly salt lakes in the high Andean region of Bolivia, Argentina and Chile, and salt lagoons and wetlands in central Argentina.</p>
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	<p>Salt lakes are the preferred habitat of the Wilson&#8217;s Phalarope, one of the species best adapted to this particular type of habitat. The delicate web of sites that sustains the phalarope&#8217;s life is under serious threat. Increased water consumption and diversion of water from tributary rivers, as well as climatic changes such as rising temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns, have placed many of their key habitats throughout the Americas at serious conservation risk.</p>
<p>We hope that this new version of the Wilson&#8217;s Phalarope Conservation Plan will be useful to those interested in contributing to the enormous task of ensuring the conservation of saline wetlands and phalaropes.</p>
<p>We thank all partners throughout the Western Hemisphere who contributed to the update of this document by providing data on the status of their sites, population trends of the species at the site level, abundances recorded during surveys and monitoring, ongoing or planned projects related to the site and/or species, and threats to their sites and their effects on phalaropes and their habitats. We would also like to thank all those who reviewed, corrected, and provided suggestions, as well as those who generously provided their images to illustrate the document.</p>
<p>Download the plan <a href="https://whsrn.org/plan_wiph_2024_final_en/">here</a></p>

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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Salvadora Morales]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<p>Guasaule in Honduras hosts hundreds of shrimp producers every two years to learn about the latest developments in a constantly evolving industry. The shorebird agenda was part of the symposium before an audience of more than 600 producers.</p>
<p>The presentation about shorebirds focused on the industry&#8217;s contribution to halting the decline of the shorebird population, the promotion of the Shorebird Friendly Shrimp initiative, and the recognition of the contribution of four shrimp companies in this process: Grupo SEAJOY-COOKE, Grupo Granjas Marinas, Sahlman Seafoods and CAMANICA.  Ismael Wong, general manager of the Seajoy-Cooke Group, said that “<em>it was a presentation that shows that there are many resources and many species that can be benefited by the industry contributing at a global level, and it is a good start to continue expanding the network.  In addition, the audience could see a contribution to migratory bird populations that take advantage of the farms as feeding, security, refuge, and nesting sites</em>.”</p>

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<p>During the event, recognition for the contribution of four shrimp companies to this process: Grupo SEAJOY-COOKE, Grupo Granjas Marinas, Sahlman Seafoods, and CAMANICA, was presented.</p>
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	<p>There is a strong connection between the semi-intensive shrimp farms established in the Gulf of Fonseca in Central America and Nearctic migratory shorebirds. According to long-term monitoring results, most shorebird species are in steep decline, and this global population decline has accelerated in the last decade. Promoting shrimp farms as substitutes for altered natural habitats and helping to improve conditions for birds is more urgent than ever. The Shorebird Friendly Shrimp initiative promotes bird-friendly aquaculture practices under a socially and environmentally sustainable approach, offering an opportunity for shrimp farms to contribute to increased shorebird habitat and, thus, to the population stability of the species they support.  Erik Jaen, Vice General Manager of Sahlman Seafoods, expressed that<em> &#8220;[for them] it&#8217;s news that there is a continent-wide monitoring, and surprising that shrimp farms are one of the sites where birds stop and rest in particular that their farms are one of those sites that birds use.</em>”</p>

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	<p>The presentation shared the progress made over the last four years, achieved with the participation of 20 shrimp farms in Nicaragua and Honduras. Among the main achievements are: 1) Recognizing the importance of shrimp farms for 29 shorebird species, representing 56. 8% of shorebirds in Central America; 2) Designating two shorebird reserves in the Gulf of Fonseca, which include shrimp production and are now part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network; 3) Documenting the composition, abundance, and distribution of shorebirds on monitored farms; 4) Understand the importance of unvegetated, low-lying walls as very important shorebird roosting and breeding sites on shrimp farms; 5) Document shorebird use for temporary roosting and feeding of newly harvested ponds; and 6) Understand shorebird use of remnant natural salt marshes.</p>

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<p>Likewise, 40 aquaculture practices have been identified and disseminated among some producers, initiating their validation and piloting.  Some practices that contribute to shorebird populations in the Gulf of Fonseca include capacity building of collaborators in shrimp farms, shorebird registration on farms, construction of shorebird-friendly walls, and management of walls without vegetation in areas of concentration to increase shorebird roosting sites.</p>
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