Tracks Arctic nesting shorebirds as they migrate from their wintering grounds from as far south as South America, along the Pacific flyway to their nesting grounds, using daily migration updates from students along the route and maps. Site also has curriculum materials and details of upcoming shorebird festivals. Shorebird Migration Website set up maintained Paul Hertzel and Rebecca Irwin with migration maps that track shorebirds as they head back to warmer climates. Maps are mainly based on data obtained from the RBAs. Heading North A joint PBS and National Audubon society program which tracked Snow Geese by satellite on their spring journey north to Canada.
Website follows the progress of a number of individual geese with regularly updated maps.
Also includes a discussion forum for kids and information related to migration and tracking. Fatal Light Awareness Program Info on how to get involved in urging highrises and office buildings to turn off their outer lights at night during migration season to spare the lives of millions of migrating birds. Some info also on the Animal Protection Institute website and an annotated bibliography on Avian Collision and Electrocution from the California Energy Commission website. Copyright American Birding Association, Inc. 1997-2001.