Maina Handmaker Leaving WHSRN to Study Whimbrel Stopover Ecology
Our Communications Specialist, Maina Handmaker, is leaving the WHSRN Executive Office to pursue a graduate degree in shorebird biology.
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Shorebird Festival Resources Find New Home on WHSRN Website
Shorebird festivals inspire, educate, and entertain – and we have a suite of resources to help you find or plan one that’s local to you.
WHSRN Welcomes 107th Site to the Network: Sabanas de Paz de Ariporo y Trinidad in Colombia
Congratulations to Asociación Calidris for their work on this successful WHSRN nomination, and to the local landowners for their important work to conserve crucial habitat for the Buff-breasted [...]
Ben Haase of Ecuador Wins the 2019 Pablo Canevari Award
Every two years, Manomet gives the Pablo Canevari Award to an individual, organization, or company in Latin America or the Caribbean that exemplifies Pablo's approach to shorebird conservation.
Brand New WHSRN Sites Mapping Tool
You can now explore polygons of all sites in the Network, and see how they overlap with Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs), Ramsar Sites, and designated Protected Areas.
New Site-based Conservation Planning Manual
The WHSRN Executive Office has created a manual for site-based conservation planning, that provides guidance, support, and resources for any individual or organization with interest in conserving [...]
Laura Chamberlin Receives “Ah Why Knot” Award
Laura was honored for her work to engage the Delaware Bay community in the conservation of shorebirds and horseshoe crabs, through her coordination of the reTURN the Favor effort.
Salvadora Morales joins WHSRN Executive Office Team
The WHSRN Executive Office is delighted to announce that Salvadora Morales has joined the WHSRN team as a Shorebird Conservation Specialist!
Laura Chamberlin becomes WHSRN’s new Assistant Director for North America
The WHSRN Executive Office is excited to announce that Laura Chamberlin has become WHSRN’s new Assistant Director for North America!
Thank you, Birding Community E-Bulletin!
The Birding Community E-Bulletin is a thoughtfully compiled, monthly review of important bird news, and the WHSRN Executive Office extends our gratitude to Wayne Petersen and Paul Baicich for [...]
