Hunting Hunters: Volunteer Patrol Teams Protecting Wild Birds. Exposure. Profile of a citizen monitoring effort combating illegal poisoning of Great Bustards in China
Author: mkessler
Ministries Pledge To Support Conference
After success in increasing international protection for the Great Bustard under the Convention on Migratory Species, the Mongolian Ministry of Nature, Green Development, and
Conference: Cranes Of The Palearctic
While the most recent genetic studies separate bustards from cranes, the two groups of birds have much in common in terms of their ecology and
GIS-Remote Sensing Course
M. Kessler and B. Nyambayar co-taught a course in GIS-Remote Sensing for conservation professionals in Mongolia, with J. Burnham of the International Crane Foundation.
Surveys In Eastern Mongolia
This summer we ventured further into eastern Mongolia to search for remnant populations of Great Bustard. We are now fundraising to carry out telemetry
New Publications On Great Bustards In Asia
We proudly present a paper (.pdf) summarizing the historical and present status of Great Bustards in Central Asia, and the threats they face today. Also:
Tagged Bustards Die On Migratory Pathway
We are sad to report that tagged bustards Sachokchin and Mendee died on the migratory pathway. Mendee, whom we tagged in 2011, died in
Хонин тоодог шувууны хамгаалалтыг дэмжив – Нийгэм
“Хонин тоодог шувууны хамгаалалтыг дэмжив”
Kessler: “Action is critical to facilitate the safe migratory movements of great bustard”
“Kessler: Action is critical to facilitate the safe migratory movements of great bustard” – Twitter, Arturo Mora, IUCN
Countries Commit To Greater Protection For Great Bustards!
Signatory countries of the Convention on Migratory Species unanimously voted to increase the level of protection afforded to Great Bustard populations worldwide! The Conference of