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New Nature Sanctuaries Proposed in Chile to Protect Habitat for Hudsonian Godwit
Chiloé Island hosts more than 21,000 Hudsonian Godwit each winter. Two new Nature Sanctuaries were added to this critically important area.
Over 500 Volunteers Survey the Coastal Shorebirds of Southern South America
Over 500 volunteers recently participated in a coastal survey of southern South America, with a goal to better understand shorebird distribution and future conservation efforts.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Connecting Partners in Canada for Shorebird Conservation
Miscou Island and Mingan Archipelago could soon be nominated as the next WHSRN sites to protect migratory shorebirds and their habitat.
Future Leaders of Ansenuza: Educating a New Generation of Environmentally-Aware Leaders
The fourth annual gathering of the “Future Leaders of Ansenuza” took place earlier this month to build a new generation of leaders to protect shorebird habitat.
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 [...]
Oil Spill on Brazil Coast Spans almost 2,500 Miles
Since the end of August, crude oil deposits have been observed across almost 2,500 miles of the Brazilian coast – a distance longer than the entire Atlantic coast of the United States.
Celebrating 30 Years of WHSRN Status on the Coast of Suriname
For this anniversary, Anton de Kom University is offering a two-week shorebird conservation course - any interested WHSRN partners, students, or shorebird conservationists are welcome to listen [...]
New book in English shares lessons from the biggest saline lake in South America
Just in time to help celebrate Laguna Mar Chiquita’s 30th anniversary as a WHSRN site, a new book was recently published in English to help share lessons from this critical site for shorebirds.
Bay of Fundy WHSRN Site Majorly Expands to Include New Critical Shorebird Areas
The WHSRN Executive Office is very happy to report that the Bay of Fundy WHSRN site has officially expanded to include all four major bays within the Upper Bay of Fundy.
From the Field: Spring 2019 on Delaware Bay
Another spring migration season on Delaware Bay has passed. Take a look back with us to celebrate this most wonderful time of year at WHSRN’s first site.
