Throughout their lifecycle, migratory birds depend on a network of habitats that spans continents. Using the scientific evidence generated through our research and the identification of important sites for nature, we work with partners across Africa and Eurasia to protect these critical habitats, address threats, and ensure coordinated conservation throughout the African-Eurasian Flyway.
West Coast estuaries are among South Africa’s most important stopover sites for migratory birds -and also among the most threatened. These wetlands support birds that connect continents, yet face growing pressure from habitat loss, disturbance and climate change. By revealing where birds move, feed and rest, our work provides the evidence needed to protect the places they depend on, both locally and across the African–Eurasian Flyway. In doing so, we help ensure that these extraordinary migrations, and the ecosystems that sustain them, continue for generations to come.
