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Dr. Jeff Wells is the Senior Scientist for the Boreal Songbird Initiative. During his time at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and as the Audubon Society's National Conservation Director, Dr. Wells earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading bird experts and conservation biologists. He is now dedicated to understanding and protecting the land where North America's birds are born and raised, the Boreal Forest of Canada and Alaska. Check back regularly to read Dr. Wells' perspectives on the conservation, migration and interesting habits of Boreal birds.

Houston: The Whimbrel has Landed

Just a quick update that Pingo has in fact landed in Brazil after the long, multi-day migration beginning in Maritime Canada. There was some guessing as to whether Pingo would end up in Brazil or the neighboring French Guiana. Pingo had to navigate around Tropical Storm Isaac (better illustrated with this map from the previous update). You can get more details about Pingo’s route getting here on our last blog.

Here’s where Pingo finally landed:


Credit: Center for Conservation Biology

Let’s hope Pingo finds some good beach/wetland habitat with plenty of food to stock back up after that long, long flight!

One Response to “Houston: The Whimbrel has Landed”

  1. Bird Deterrent Says:

    this is really great. having the actual route the Pingo takes on it’s long journey is amazing.

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