Shorebird populations show apparent contrasting population trends in Europe⬆️and West Africa⬇️. We are trying to understand whether declines in Guinea-Bissau are due to local factors acting during the winter season or external factors acting elsewhere within the Flyway
#tracking
Back in Guinea-Bissau for a field mission in the Bijagos archipelago. But first we are delivering a course for students from the University Lusófona. First day at the office. Tomorrow fieldwork! @ibapgb @MavaFdn @FC_UL @CESAM_Univ #waders
Beach seine and fish processing with students. Coastal fishes in the Bijagos archipelago are key for both people and birds! @ibapgb @MavaFdn @CESAM_Univ @FC_UL
Understanding sea turtle diets is essential for many reasons, especially for conservation planning.
If you would like to learn more about this method and the diet of green turtles from Guinea-Bissau, please read this recently published paper: https://t.co/VDbUXLZK6q
World Migratory Bird Day
As part of the second celebration of World Migratory Bird Day (October 9, 2021), IBAP, Palmeirinha and ODZH held lectures at the Catholic Garden Catrine Dantinne under the motto: Sing, Fly and Climb High-Like a Bird. #ibapguinebissau
Ilha de Meio, parte do conjunto das 5 ilhas que compõem o Parque Nacional Marinho João Vieira-Poilão (Arq. dos Bijagós #GuinéBissau). Compostas por grandes baías, é uma das zonas de nidificação das tartarugas verdes e de ocorrência de papagaio cinzento, ambas espécies ameaçadas.
70 º Latitude! 🔝🔝This redshank was spotted in Vadsø, Norway will have a long journey southward (>7K km) to winter again on the tropical coast of Bijagós archipelago (11º).
#Shorebirds connecting habitats & cultures🌍
@eco_flyway
@CESAM_Univ
@MavaFdn
Fim da jornada sobre #tartarugas: parabéns ao Instituto da Biodiversidade e das Áreas Protegidas pelo trabalho de limpeza nas zonas costeiras e marinhas de Bissau e Bubaque e a ressignificação do lixo reproduzindo as 5 espécies das tartarugas marinhas existentes na #GuinéBissau🇬🇼