Advancing Wildlife Science

Newmarket, Ontario
Joined November 2011
Hello again to all those glued to Amur Watch ! The Amur Falcons are rewriting the limits of endurance. From the forests of Manipur, three satellite-tagged travellers Apapang, Alang and Ahu have taken the world by storm. Here is the latest update from their epic journey. You will notice Apapang and Alang have crossed into Kenya... while Ahu continues to stay at the northern tip of Somalia. They are likely to stopover at Tsavo National Park in Kenya Apapang (Orange tag) The hero of the season. 6,100 km in 6 days 8 hours nonstop. A single unbroken arc across continents. Alang (Yellow tag) The youngest with incredible grit. 5,600 km in 6 days 14 hours, including a night halt in Telangana and a 3-hour breather in Maharashtra before powering towards the Arabian Sea. Ahu (Red tag) steady and strong. 5,100 km in 5 days 14 hours, with a night pause in western Bangladesh before joining the great transoceanic push. (Her distance is lower because she took a more northerly and relatively shorter route to Somalia.) Together, they embody the raw beauty of migration, precision, instinct, wind, stamina, and courage. What a season ! What a journey ! As told by @SureshWII @wii_india to @supriyasahuias #AmurFalconMigration
Woohoo .. both Apapang and Alang have successfully crossed over, while Ahu is just about to reach...three Amurs, one breathtaking migration and a million people watching in awe ..@sureshwii #AmurFalconMigration
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Here is an update - All three satellite-tagged Amur Falcons Apapang (male), Alang (young female) and Ahu (female) are now undertaking their daring Arabian Sea crossing. Apapang has already flown nonstop for 76 hours, covering 3100 km at an average of 1000 km per day, aided by strong easterly tailwinds. From here, the journey becomes even more extraordinary as they head towards Somalia on their epic 3000 km oceanic flight @sureshwii @wii_india #Amurfalcons
And the epic journey begins again in all its glory. Three new travellers, Apapang (adult male) orange track, Alang (young female) Yellow track, and Ahu (adult female) Red Track, were satellite-tagged on 11th November 2025 as part of the Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project (Phase 2) by @wii_india . In just days, Apapang has stunned trackers with an extraordinary non-stop flight, already cutting across central India and now skimming the Arabian Sea, poised for a 3,000 km oceanic crossing to Somalia,one of the most demanding journeys undertaken by any raptor on the planet. From the forests of Manipur to the vast African landscapes that await them, these tiny birds barely 150 grams continue to remind us of the sheer wonder of migration, and why India’s protection of stopover sites has become a global conservation story. What a wonder ! Credits @sureshwii #AmurFalcons #BirdMigration
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Egyptian Nightjars are residents in the Dead Sea region, showing a high year-round roost fidelity ! in a joint study by @TelAvivUni and the Israeli Nature and Parks Authority, several Egyptian Nightjars were fitted with @LotekWireless GPS tags for (almost) a whole year. 1/n
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We’ve started Motus tagging Jack Snipe this week as a part of the Motus Tracking Project! Last week, 3 Jack Snipe were tagged in the @LDV_NNR , and now we have captured and tagged an individual here at Spurn! 1/6 📸 C Foote
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Great to team up with @spurnbirdobs in a joint Motus Tracking Project on Jack Snipe (supported by @britishbirds). The first birds were tagged in the #LDV last night and we're now looking forward to seeing what results this project unearths - thanks to everyone involved.
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This is our 3rd season studying Cerulean Warbler non-breeding survival in Colombia with Motus tags and the ongoing drought conditions in the Andes are impacting birds. Most tagged birds, like this female, abandoned their first site in late Nov or Dec as the dry season kicked in.
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BIGHORN UPDATE 🐏 Check them out thriving in their new home! 🏔️ GPS tracking has shown that a group of 27 sheep have been exploring areas near Transmountain Rd. within the beautiful Castner Range National Monument. Keep your eyes peeled if you're nearby! 👀 #ElPaso
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#2024Recap - In 2024 we highlighted 9 new profiles for our #SpotlightonScience series. This work helps us learn about our world to determine our future. Read about our scientists and their extraordinary projects: ow.ly/MteE50UEy2Y
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Some call them goatsuckers, others may think of them as dragons in the night sky... But we know them lovingly as the Eastern Whip-poor-will. Join the #WarblersPodcast for a deep dive into this weird and wonderful species! @BirdsCanada_ON
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Find out more about Dr. Amanda Liczner's amazing research examining the movement patterns of #bumblebee queens using radio tracking to reveal fascinating insights into their behaviour across different landscapes & help guide vital conservation efforts: youtube.com/watch?v=Lv34-Q1p…
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#Motuswts magic 🤩 How much data can we get from 47 #birds ? Lots.
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I’m thrilled to share some exciting highlights of our collaborative work in Mexico 🇲🇽, all thanks to our amazing partners! @CHICATAorg @ECCCSciTech @environmentca @BirdsCanada The story was beautifully captured by @MelloneUgo 📸 & @Nature #Motuswts nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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exemplar juvenil de 154 cm i apx 25 kg de pes. Se li va col·locar un registrador PSAT @LotekWireless de fondària, activitat i temperatura. El color🟢de l'ull és una adaptació a la fondària on viu, on hi ha condicions de molt poca llum. Va estar molt poca estona a superficie.
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We have several stands in the coffee room ! #IWSG2024 For exemple @LotekWireless is with us with Sara here to answer to your questions and talk about tags. Thanks for being here with us ! @WaderStudy
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🚨Just launched: The Atlas of Ungulate Migration!🚨 Explore the epic migrations of Mongolian Gazelle, Saiga, Tibetan antelope & Wildebeest Created by global experts with @BonnConvention, it could be a game changer for conservation 🌿 Discover more: cms.int/en/news/un-launches-…
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In fall, nearly 5 billion birds migrate from North America across key flyways, seeking food and milder climates. This epic trek is fraught with risks, especially collisions with glass. Learn how you can help birds migrate safely with #featherfriendly #savebirds #migration
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We're excited to celebrate MetOcean's 40th anniversary with 3 travel grants to the @wildlifesociety's 31st Annual Conference! 🎉 We're proud to support students in wildlife tracking research & deliver reliable connectivity to remote areas. 🦅🛰️ Apply: metocean.com/metocean-40th-a…
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Wonderful to be out @CalfObs to see the first Wheatears tagged, not just here but in the UK, with @LotekWireless nanotags for use with #MotusWTS Let's find out where these juveniles are going! 🐦📡
A monumental day that has been 3 years in the planning: with our first Wheatears tagged @CalfObs. Many thanks to those who supported this project, incl Curraghs Wildlife Park, Jenny & Andrew Moore and @lucyjayneryan for much advice and training. Here's hoping for lots of pings!
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Celebrating the completion of Phase A of radio tagging Atlantic salmon on a trib of the Exploits River with 5 members of the MUN salmon team. Thanks to ⁦@HellstromKGV⁩ for the summer solstice gift from Sweden. ⁦@LotekWireless⁩
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