Friday, October 25, 2024

The journey to Sri Lanka and back… ‘Tracing bird migration’ positively impacts bird watching, conservation efforts

Annually, as Sri Lankans eagerly await the return of migratory birds to this island, there comes an opportunity to witness a nature’s awe-inspiring spectacle—birds traversing continents and diverse landscapes. In an innovative initiative, the Daily Mirror is employing cutting-edge technology to track these avian travelers’ journeys. Colombo University Zoology Department Prof. Sampath Seneviratne launched a project that attaches GPS transponders to birds, providing unprecedented insights into their migration routes, behaviours and the challenges they confront.

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