Whimbrel down

Goshen, a shorebird tracked by scientists, becomes second study bird to be lost on Guadeloupe

Unfortunately, large birds are often hunted outside of the US; tracking birds tells us not only about migration routes but also the unfortunate pressures they face. Goshen was a Whimbrel, but even American White Pelicans become food. (Follow-up to American White Pelican post is here)

the inspiration

Be sure to check out the "Welcome" page - it has information on how to report banded and tagged birds! Otherwise, discussion and history is fair game.


Here are a few stories of reports past, ones that inspired us to collect information and share with other curious minds:

A Dove and a Pelican from Big Country Audubon (TX)

eagles with accessories and Camp Eagle from Seetrail (FL)

Edit: "eagles with accessories" has been reposted in this blog as "Eagles and bands and collars, oh my!"

Appleton to Alamo; 1,482 miles by pelican & Jeff and pelicans from Seetrail (TX)