ArcticBarnies

The Arctic summer is short, and for migrant birds that breed here timely arrival is of vital importance for a successful breeding season. But what happens when the climate changes, and temperatures rise in the Arctic? How do the prospects for these birds change, and can they adjust their migration schedule in order to keep up with change? In the project 'ArcticBarnies' we study how climate change affects migration strategies of Barnacle Geese. Here we write on the progress, the successes and the challenges, and the eventual results of our research project!

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

#5: Russian geese on their way

Just a short update this time, as Barnacle Geese from Arctic Russia are currently getting closer and closer to the Netherlands. On the 15th of September, the first flocks of Barnacle Geese were seen flying south over the city of Naryan-Mar, 150km from the breeding site of Tobseda. Now, on the 23th of September, Barnacle Geese started arriving in great numbers on Gotland, Sweden. They will probably spend some time here foraging, after which they still have 1000km left to fly to the Dutch wintering grounds.

Barnacle Geese migrating



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