Tiny trackers reveal where migratory shorebirds need protection across Africa

Mongabay
Jul 20, 2026, 2:23 pm93 ptsTrending
They have names like Victoria, Makgadikgadi, Wembere and Dwarskersbos — but unlike their namesakes, they’re not landmarks in Africa. Instead, they’re small birds flying halfway across the world, showing conservationists the places that should be protected to sustain them on their journeys. Earlier this…

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