Call for contribution from shorebird practitioners

We are seeking input from shorebird practitioners who have implemented conservation actions along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF).

Shorebird populations are declining globally, with many species along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) under significant pressure. While most species continue to decline, recent signs of stabilization or recovery in some species offer hope, yet the specific management actions driving these changes remain unclear. Identifying both effective and ineffective strategies will be crucial for ensuring the long-term survival of migratory shorebirds across the flyway.

This project aims to compile and synthesize evidence on conservation actions for shorebird species along the EAAF, assessing their effectiveness in improving shorebird survival while identifying gaps in current conservation practices.

We invite shorebird habitat managers to share details about the conservation actions by completing a survey (https://tinyurl.com/shorebirdsurvey) or by reaching out to Elize Ng ([email protected]) to arrange a conversation. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete if you have one conservation action, and an additional 5 minutes for each additional action. We look forward to learning about your efforts to protect these remarkable birds and the vital flyway they depend on. We are currently translating the survey into Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, and Japanese. If you prefer to respond in your native language, stay tuned for the translated versions!

Project landing page: https://translatesciences.com/resources/shorebirds/

Detailed project summary

Shorebird populations are declining globally, with many species along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) under significant pressure. Spanning a vast geographic area and encompassing diverse political, cultural, and linguistic contexts, the EAAF presents significant challenges for coordinating effective conservation efforts, which often require region-wide collaboration. While most species continue to decline, recent signs of stabilization or recovery in some species offer hope, yet the specific management actions driving these changes remain unclear. Identifying both effective and ineffective strategies will be crucial for ensuring the long-term survival of migratory shorebirds across the flyway. This project aims to compile and synthesize evidence on conservation actions for shorebird species along the EAAF, assessing their effectiveness in improving breeding success and survival while identifying gaps in current practices. Conservation actions will be documented through two approaches: (1) a systematic literature review and (2) input from shorebird practitioners. The gathered evidence will inform the development of a concise, practical handbook outlining key characteristics of effective shorebird conservation strategies.