Ranger Helena was recently given an opportunity to join the Swale Wader Group for bird ringing on the Swale. In this blog she shares what it was like, and which birds were seen. When people see us on site, they often ask us if we are counting the birds we see. I like to say – “no, we are counting … Read More
Keeping Track of Bird Migration
How do we track migrating birds? Being able to state, with certainty, where birds migrate to is a relatively new science. Until recently, researchers had little idea where many species moved to. Now, the information is more joined up and a bird’s worldwide ranging area can be monitored and protected. Knowing bird moments, together with the routes they take, enables … Read More