World Migratory Bird Day 2013 highlights importance of site networks for migratory birds

11. May 2013

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World Migratory Bird Day 2013 highlights importance of site networks for migratory birds

This weekend 11-12 May is World Migratory Bird Day 2013 is being celebrated in over 65 countries including events held by BirdLife Partners.

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22. May 2013

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CBD Day: Convention on Biological Diversity or Clean Bathing and Drinking?

May 22 is the International Day of Biological Diversity. This year the Convention on Biological Diversity has chosen the theme Water and Biodiversity, to coincide with the United Nations designation of 2013 as the International Year of Water Cooperation.

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21. May 2013

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Plight of wetland bird recognised in Australia

Plight of wetland bird recognised in Australia

Why is the Australian Painted Snipe being placed on the national Endangered List good news? It means that the beleaguered shorebird can finally receive the level of protection that it needs to survive…

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20. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog 14 – Breeding season peaks as a moonlit feline stowaway appears

Today the crew are gathering seabird survey results, watching out for ominous rainclouds and wondering at the provenance of the newest resident to emerge from the shadows…

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17. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog 13 – Larcenous saboteurs and creative crab-chefs

Today the team search for more islets with rat inhabitants and find the inquisitive coconut crabs have a culinary bent…

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15. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Twelve – Rainy days and frigatebird dance-offs

Suwarrow Blog Twelve – Rainy days and frigatebird dance-offs

The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific.
Wet weather has brought with it some bad news for the operation…

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14. May 2013

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Green Infrastructure – Enhancing Europe’s Natural Capital

Green Infrastructure – Enhancing Europe’s Natural Capital

On Monday 6th May the European Commission launched a new strategy to encourage the deployment of green infrastructure. The strategy also revealed a clear policy signal to ensure that the enhancement of natural processes that provide multiple benefits, such as green infrastructure, becomes a systematic part of spatial planning. This is a key element of the implementation of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy towards 2020.

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14. May 2013

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All aboard for sustainable fisheries!

All aboard for sustainable fisheries!

On Monday 13th May, the day of the opening of the EU Fisheries Council in Brussels, BirdLife Europe together with other NGOs, politicians, fishermen and chefs joined forces to stop overfishing and preserve our oceans in the campaign All Aboard!

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14. May 2013

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The case of the missing Kokako…

The case of the missing Kokako…

A blog from Forest & Bird’s (BirdLife in New Zealand) Mandy Herrick as she describes the case of Duncan the missing Kokako…

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11. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Eleven – Coral moonscapes and cool tropical trade winds

Suwarrow Blog Eleven – Coral moonscapes and cool tropical trade winds

The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific. Today the team reclaim their machete from a robber crab and enjoy the ‘modern’ comforts of Anchorage while contemplating a new departure date…

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8. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Ten – The enemy emerges and coconut-crushing ‘robber crabs’ entertain

Suwarrow Blog Ten – The enemy emerges and coconut-crushing ‘robber crabs’ entertain

Today the crew take a well-earned break and spy their furry quarry…

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6. May 2013

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My internship with BirdLife International

My exciting stay at BirdLife Africa Partnership Secretariat

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5. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Nine – Working through the wasps

Suwarrow Blog Nine – Working through the wasps

The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific. With the team safely on Suwarrow they get to work preparing for the operation whilst trying to avoid an army of wasps…

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3. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Eight – Land ahoy!

Suwarrow Blog Eight – Land ahoy!

The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific. Today they land on Suwarrow and are welcomed by swarms of seabirds, sharks and crabs…

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