Who is Hera and Royal Wasi?

Monitoring Migration

It all started on 07 March 2024. The momentous day we were able to trap two European Rollers on Thornybush Nature Reserve to attach a solar-powered satellite tracker on each. Each individual was given a meaningful name: the female, a first-year bird, was lovingly named Hera, after the Goddess of the Sky, symbolizing her connection…

Protecting migratory birds – one solar-powered satellite tag at a time

Monitoring Migration

Why the European Roller? This captivating migratory bird, a beloved visitor and a flagship species for the East Atlantic Flyway Initiative, is also a crucial indicator of ecosystem health. Sadly, individual populations have shown severe declines, with their status becoming unfavourable in many countries over several decades. Studies have found that populations have plummeted by…