Birds Korea, August 19th 2013 As an organisation committed to sustainable development, we support greater conservation of energy and the development of alternative energy resources (including from wind and solar power). However, we only support such development when it is … read more
Birds Korea, August 18, 2013 The ability to identify birds correctly is essential for understanding and conserving bird species. The art of identification also provides a wonderful intellectual challenge, encouraging birders – whatever our level of experience and expertise – … read more
Written by Birds Korea member Jason Loghry From August 10 – 13, Birds Korea team members visited various West Coast sites to capture footage and images for our upcoming documentary on the Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Sites visited included Saemangeum, … read more
Posted by Jason Loghry, August 4 This week at Obang Elementary School in Gimhae we enjoyed a four day camp learning about birds, birding, and conservation. Our students learned why so many people around the world enjoy birds and birding. … read more
Yonhap News, July 31, reports: “China still big chance for Korean companies: minister” Finance Minister Hyun Oh-seok said, “the Saemangeum region will serve as a platform for South Korea’s advance into the Chinese market, which is undergoing what he called … read more
“China’s largest algal bloom turns the Yellow Sea green” July 4 2013, Karl Mathiesen of The Guardian reports: “The largest algal bloom ever recorded in China has turned the Yellow Sea green and may be related to pollution from agriculture … read more
15 Jul 2013 by Saving the Spoon-billed Sandpiper Twenty critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper chicks have hatched under WWT’s expert care in the Russian Far East. Please read more here: http://www.saving-spoon-billed-sandpiper.com/2013/07/news/conservation/headstarted-spoon-billed-sandpipers-hatch/ RSPB’s Head of International Species Recovery Team, Dr Rob Sheldon … read more
“Stemming the Tide of Shorebird Loss” by Jane Qiu July-August 2013 “With migrations that can span thousands of miles, pacific shorebirds are among nature’s most amazing aerialists. But without crucial stopover habitat along their way, they could be doomed.” Audubon … read more
Posted by Jason Loghry, July 4, 2013 Occasionally, I receive personal email alerts of news articles or stories baiting investment or highlighting the ongoing transformation of formerly one of the world’s most important staging sites for migrating shorebirds: Saemangeum, a … read more
Birds Korea, July 4th 2013 Congratulations to Professor Robin Newlin for the successful release of his book, Korea Through Her Birds, published by Seoul Selection in late June. According to the online introduction, the book “seeks to introduce the birds: … read more