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Satellite tracking

  • Northern bald ibis in Syria

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Satellite tracking

Satellite tracking map of northern bald ibis

A small population of northern bald ibis were discovered in Syria in 2002. The migration route was unknown until three birds were tracked in June 2006. More...

Northern bald ibis

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Bald ibis - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1105009_00099_002)
Dave Hole with writer Sasha Norris working on House Sparrows - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Ringing paraphernalia - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Woodlark perching on fencepost - Graham Catley