Lago de Texcoco: A Vital Ecosystem that We Must Conserve
Located in central Mexico, Lago de Texcoco is one of the most important wetlands for shorebirds traveling through the Central American Migratory Flyway. This area is host to large concentrations [...]
Shorebird Monitoring at Laguna de Pozuelos, Argentina.
Periodic surveying and monitoring is key to the conservation of the Laguna de los Pozuelos, Argentina,, and is an important tool for wildlife managers
Saving High Andeans Wetlands for People and Nature at Laguna de los Pozuelos
Laguna de los Pozuelos, like many High-Andean wetlands, faces pressure and threats that are putting at risk its ecological integrity. Prolonged periods of drought, erosion of the soils, and [...]
Discovering Laguna de Rocha
The Laguna de Rocha WHSRN site was not always recognized for its importance to migratory shorebirds. Thanks to the efforts of the WHSRN and other local and international institutions, its value [...]
Fraser River Estuary – Connecting the Americas
The Fraser River Estuary is a critical link in a chain of key sites for shorebirds, stretching from the Arctic tundra to the mangrove-fringed mudflats of Central and South America. Quite possibly [...]
Uncovering the Mysteries of Red Knot Movements on the Gulf Coast
Through geolocator data and mark-resight efforts across the hemisphere, David Newstead and his collaborators have discovered new information about how knots use the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana.
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 [...]
Multiple Use Management Areas Create Crucial Habitat for Shorebirds in Suriname
Learn more about the conservation status and history of the three WHSRN sites in Suriname, their work to engage the local community in shorebird conservation efforts, and their hopes for the next [...]
Local Women Welcome Migratory Shorebirds to the Golfo de Santa Clara
The "Pejerrey Queens" are a group of local beach stewards that teach visitors about the site’s shorebirds and their relationship with spawning pejerrey.