All our projects follow strict guidelines and utilise the framework of spatial targeting for single-species conservation planning (“the Species Recovery Curve”). On each individual project page there are details about where each project lies on the recovery curve.
Counting the changes
The Straits of Gibraltar is one of the most important places in the world for migratory birds, especially for raptors and storks. Long-term monitoring of bird migration in the Strait through standardised protocols (Migres Program) is providing valuable information on these winged sentinels, useful for evaluating the real effect of human activity on ecosystems.
More information here
African Vulture telemetry
Tagging and studying the movements of a Critically Endangered and increasingly vagrant Vulture species.
African White-backed Vulture – Not considered of conservation concern until 2007, after which its threat status has been successively elevated, becoming Critically Endangered in 2015 following severe decline in several parts of range and likelihood of continuing decline. The commonest and most widespread vulture in Africa, now suffering rapid declines.
Rüppell´s Vulture – Until 2007 not considered a species of conservation concern, then listed as Near Threatened until 2012; following severe decline in several parts of range, suspicion of very rapid overall decline, and likelihood of continuing reduction in numbers, has been upgraded to Endangered and, in 2015, to Critically Endangered.
More information here
Traditional salt management has been a boom to migratory birds for feeding, breeding and wintering. Traditional management of these areas are in decline and both intensive salt extraction and abandonment means less food and less areas for breeding, wintering and passage birds. We aim to change that!
More information here
Saving the Chats!
The Flyway Birding Association are raising funds to support 1,000 hectares of traditionally managed organic vineyards, where the highest concentration of Rufous-tailed Scrub-Robin occur in the Iberian Peninsula.
More information here.
Mangrove Restoration at Kotu Creek
Mangroves are truly magical. They are capable of storing up to five times more carbon per hectare than tropical rainforests. Their roots dissipate energy from storm surges, shielding local communities. They cleanse waters of their sediments and pollutants before they enter the sea. They are invaluable to local economies and support one of the world´s most biodiverse ecosystems and they are vital for migratory birds. All great reasons why we’re working with The Gambia Birdwatchers Association to conjure up a little more magic.
More information here.
Moroccan Marsh Owl Recovery Project
The Moroccan Marsh Owl is under serious threat from unsustainable intensive agricultural expansion causing draining of their wetlands and encroachment and destruction of their isolated habitat.
More information here.
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Our flyway projects work across borders, across organisations and with individuals to provide real measurable and accountable benefits for migratory birds
Simon Tonkin – Flyway Birding association president