SmartBirds
Thanks to the efforts of our colleagues from the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK), five more Red-breasted Geese were successfully captured and tagged with GPS transmitters this spring. This will allow us to continue tracking their migration and collecting important data to support the conservation of this vulnerable species.
In May, the entire global population of Red-breasted Geese passes through Northwestern Kazakhstan, a key region for the conservation and study of the species. The tagged birds are now entering the final stage of their spring migration toward their breeding grounds in the Russian tundra, where they typically arrive in early June.
Modern GPS tracking technologies play a crucial role in uncovering the long-distance migratory routes of waterbirds. They provide valuable insights into migration paths, timing, habitat use, and the ecological factors that influence the species’ behavior.
Ongoing monitoring of migration and habitat use is essential for safeguarding the future of the Red-breasted Goose amid rapidly changing environmental conditions.
The work on the species this spring is supported by Whitley Fund for Nature – Continuation Funding, as well as funds raised through the Champions of the Flyway initiative.
Important conservation work along the flyway also continues in Romania, carried out by Societatea Ornitologica Romana, and in Kazakhstan by ACBK – the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan. The overall coordination of activities is led by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BirdLife Bulgaria).
