Resources
Report reviews success of the 2022 East Atlantic Flyway Youth Forum
Encouraged by the experience at the first East Atlantic Flyway Youth Forum (EAFYF) held in 2021, the organising team from Youth Engaged in Wetlands, the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, and the Wadden Sea Flyway Initiative organised a fundraising training for EAFYF 2022, building on the outcomes of the first forum. The aim was to increase the youths’ capacity to write successful grant proposals to raise money for their conservation projects. A progress report on the EAFYF 2022 and related activities has now been published.
HPAI outbreak in Sandwich terns in 2022
Online, October 2022
The breeding season of 2022 was characterised by a massive outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among Sandwich terns (Thalasseus sandvicensis) in the North Sea region. In October 2022, the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat (CWSS) organized an online workshop to discuss the possible drivers of the outbreak, its consequences on Sandwich tern populations and future management options.
WSFI strategic framework 2022-2029
December 2022, Wilhelmshaven
WSFI partners and signatories are called upon to develop collaborative project ideas and work plans for the implementation of activities under this new strategic framework.
Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day in southern Benin
2022, Benin
For World Migratory Bird Day, our partners in Benin organised informative and engaging lectures and a treasure hunt for young people to raise awareness for the concept of bird migration and the threats they face along their journey.
Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day at Tissana point, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, 2022
The Sierra Leone Nature Guides Association (SLNGA) celebrated World Migratory Bird Day in October 2022 by organising a birdwatching trip to Tissana point along the Youri Bay coastal reserve area. The aim of this initiative was to strengthen a new network of committed Nature tour guides, birdwatching lovers and nature clubs who were keen to share their passion with the locals, especially the young people.
Light pollution in the Wadden Sea
Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) can have negative effects on many nocturnally migrating bird species. This short, animated video explains the effects of ALAN on birds and illustrates how everyone can help minimize light pollution.
Quality Status Report 2022- East Atlantic Flyway
The Wadden Sea Quality Status Report (QSR) is an online conglomeration of thematic reports on the Wadden Sea, including islands and offshore areas. The report on the East Atlantic Flyway provides an important assessment of the status and trends of the East Atlantic flyway populations.
East Atlantic Flyway FR
In January 2020, over 13,000 people counted migratory waterbirds at more than 1,000 sites in 36 countries along the East Atlantic Flyway. Some key findings are displayed in this A2 poster.
2020 assessment of the East Atlantic Flyway
In January 2020, over 13,000 people counted migratory waterbirds at more than 1,000 sites in 36 countries along the East Atlantic Flyway. Some key findings are displayed in this A2 poster.
The status of coastal waterbird populations and their sites
In January 2020, over 13,000 people counted migratory waterbirds at more than 1,000 sites in 36 countries along the East Atlantic Flyway. The key findings have now been published in an extensive assessment report.
Report On The Waterbirds Habitat Protection Project In Lobito, Angola
December 2021 to February 2022, Angola
To counter urban waste and degradation of the Caponte Mangrove site, a pilot project was implemented by Associação dos Defensores e Amigos do Ambiente (ADAMA).
Study on the hunting pressure during the dry season on waterbirds in the wetlands of southern Benin
February 2022, Benin
This study concerns the areas around Lake Nokoué, the Sô River and the coastal lagoons of Benin, from Cotonou to Grand-Popo via Ouidah.
Building capacities of local associations in the Moroccan Atlantic Sahara in waterbird identification, monitoring and wetlands threats management
February 2022 Meknes, Morocco
During the third phase of the project, two more training workshops on waterbird identification, and the monitoring of waterbirds and wetlands threats were organized with the participation of two groups from three local NGOs.
Promoting Nature-based and Bird Training for Tour Guides along the Sierra Leone River Estuary at Tasso Island
February 2022, Sierra Leone
Ten tour guides were selected to take part in a training on bird identification, flyways and migration, census and monitoring, and the use of field guides and equipment.
Case study promoting nature-based solutions related to biodiversity conservation, in particular waterbird conservation in relation to environmental assessment in the Manyange Na Elombo-Campo National Marine Park and its buffer zone
January 2022, Cameroon
This case study supports the WSFI vision of migratory waterbirds and habitat conservation along the East Atlantic Flyway.