Migratory Birds
latest news & developments
Tiny birds, vast journeys: Inside SA’s first shorebird tracking project
BirdLife South Africa launches its first tracking project for migratory shorebirds, revealing complex journeys and new conservation priorities across the Africa–Eurasian flyway
Hera the European roller’s epic migration uncovers new flight paths for bird conservation
Tagged by BirdLife SA, Hera completed a 10 000 km journey from Limpopo to her breeding ground in Uzbekistan
Insect decline threatens migratory bird
There are early signs that fewer lesser kestrels and Amur falcons are visiting South Africa this year
Scores of migratory birds perished during SA’s recent cold spell
The bodies of numerous bee-eaters and swallows who had migrated from the Northern Hemisphere were found around the country
Blinding wildlife: The dark side of artificial light at night
A new guide says cities should power down to reduce the harmful effects of light pollution on all life from insects and bats to birds and turtles