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Study on nesting biology of the Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus, Mergini, Anatidae) in Primorye, Russia
New study of nesting biology of Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) by Diana V. Solovyeva, and S. L. Vartanyan. Abstract: The nesting biology of the Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) was investigated over 17 years (2001‒2017) both in artificial and natural nest sites in Primorye, Far East, Russia. Artificial nest sites of different constructions (boxes and tubes) […]
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Updates of worldwide avian influenza situation by FAO/EMPRES-AH (Mar – Jun 2019)
FAO/EMPRES-AH is constantly monitoring the avian influenza situation worldwide and compiles information from multiple national and international sources as well as peer-reviewed scientific articles. Close collaboration with country and regional offices, the implementation of avian influenza field surveillance projects and networks of expertise like the OIE/FAO OFFLU (www.offlu.net) provide access to timely information on outbreaks, […]
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An Ecological Survey around Yudo Island in Han River and the Importance of Protecting this Area
The river Han is not only the largest and most important river of South Korea, but also – in its Westernmost course and estuary – forms the border to North Korea, where tensions often flare. With the more peaceful mood on the Korean Peninsula since 2018, also plans for the peaceful use and development of […]
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World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 – Myanmar
Event title: World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Myanmar Organizer: Biodiversity And Nature Conservation Association (BANCA) Participants: About 130 participants from local communities including school students and teachers, Local Conservation Group, government officers Outcome: The participants gained knowledge about the plastic pollution that impact on not only migratory bird species and their habitats, but […]
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World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 – Indonesia
Bird Watching Activities for World Migratory Bird Day 2019 activity in Indonesia © Himpunan Mahasiswa Pecinta Unggas Event title: World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Indonesia Organizer: Himpunan Mahasiswa Pecinta Unggas Participants: 150 participants University students, School students, teachers or parents, Researchers, scientist, birdwatchers and media Outcome: From the activities that we have planned, we hope that in […]
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World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 – Cambodia
Opening ceremony of World Migratory Bird Day in Cambodia © Department of Freshwater Wetland Conservation, Ministry of Environment Cambodia Event title: World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Cambodia Organizer: Ministry of Environment Cambodia, Department of Freshwater Wetland Conservation of General Directorate of Administration for Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment and Department of Environment Kep Province […]
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International Symposium on the Hwaseong Wetlands
The International Symposium on the Hwaseong Wetlands took place on May 11-13 in Hwaseong City, Republic of Korea with the theme “Designing for Hope: Lives, Livelihoods, and the Hwaseong Wetlands”. The symposium was held in pursuit of discussing and developing plans and designs aimed at the wise and sustainable use of the Hwaseong Wetlands which […]
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Bird Survey in Rason in March 2019 – the first “Early Spring Tour Spectaculars”
In March 2019 Nial Moores, Bernhard Seliger (Hanns Seidel Foundation, Korea office), Cheng Qian (UNESCAP) and Guo Jin, Han Yongxiang and Yang Ziyou (SBS in China, Shanghai) and members of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society went to Rason to conduct a bird survey. The survey was conducted from March 15-19 and from March 21-26. […]
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World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 – Bangladesh
World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Bangladesh © Sher-e-Bangla Agricultutal University and Bangladesh Biodiversity Conservation Federation Event title: World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Bangladesh Organizer: Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh Biodiversity Conservation Federation (BBCF), Nature Conservation Society and Bangladesh Forest Department; Supporters: IUCN Bangladesh, Muktir Bondon, Birds Clubs, Zoological Society of Bangladesh and […]
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Congratulations messages from EAAFP Partners for the 10th Anniversary of Government of Korea hosting the EAAFP Secretariat
During the ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Government of Korea hosting the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Secretariat in Songdo, the Republic of Korea, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among the Ministry of Environment, Incheon Metropolitan City and EAAFP was signed. This marks the beginning of another 5 years of collaboration to conserve migratory waterbirds […]
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