Tiny birds, vast journeys: Inside SA’s first shorebird tracking project
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A groundbreaking new research initiative is set to uncover the remarkable journeys of migratory shorebirds by deploying satellite tracking devices on species such as the Curlew sandpiper and Grey plover — marking a first for South Africa.
Led by BirdLife South Africa, the project focuses on tagging, colour-ringing and monitoring birds at key coastal sites, including the Berg River estuary, to better understand their movements along the Africa–Eurasian Flyway, a major migratory route covering
Led by BirdLife South Africa, the project focuses on tagging, colour-ringing and monitoring birds at key coastal sites, including the Berg River estuary, to better understand their movements along the Africa–Eurasian Flyway, a major migratory route covering
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