Satish Pande, Pune, India, Ingrid McMahon Amur falcons were hunted extensively once. âOne Amur falcon is being tracked in an experiment which got under way a couple of years ago,â Mr. Ramana Reddy said of the latest developments in the ⦠Wishing for a safe return of those tagged birds. // Nov 27, 2013 at 12:10 pm, © 2006–2020 It was incredible! Using monsoon winds for flight: The bird is also known to have adapted and follow the north-east monsoon tailwinds which blow ⦠In October, huge numbers of Amur falcons arrive in northeast India from Siberia en route to their final destination â Somalia, Kenya and South Africa. Their 22,000-kilometre migratory route is one of the longest amongst all avian species. It was believed that they flew mostly over land during their return journey, but data from Bernd has shown that they fly a distance 2,500 to 3,100km over the sea in spring and do this by flying non-stop for between 2 and 3 days. Every year, tiny birds of prey known as Amur falcons undertake an arduous migration from their summer breeding grounds in Siberia, China and Mongolia to spend the summer with us in South Africa. Seen in groups arround cultivated fields. It is believed to be possibly the biggest falcon roosts in the world. So far it has radio-tagged about 15 Amur falcons to study migration pathways and environmental patterns. // Jan 15, 2012 at 6:42 am. Pretty hilltops and pleasant weather makes Shillong a favoured hill station. The Amur falcons feed mostly on insects, mainly mid-air. The information gathered on 7 tracked Amur Falcons most probably represents the most exciting satellite tracking data from raptors since the first long distance raptor migrants were tracked. Why is this particular migration important? Amur falcons were first satellite tracked along their migration route from Newcastle (South Africa) back to Mongolia in 2010. It is supposed that the falcons cross the Arabian Sea during their migration, but much is still unknown about the patterns of their estimated 22,000 km migration. Thank you. Amur falcons. the Amur Falcon has one of the longest migration routes of any raptor in the world, perhaps matched only by that of the Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni in ⦠With the beginning of winter Amur Falcons (Falco Amurensis) flock in large numbers across northeast India, which acts as a stop-over ground in the birdâs annual migration path. // Nov 6, 2011 at 11:57 pm. Flying thousands of kilometres from their breeding grounds in northern China and eastern Mongolia, nearly a million Amur falcons, a small grey bird of prey, regularly descend across northeast India for nearly a month in October to feed and rest before ⦠Regards, Kevin, Avinash Bhagat Falco project EU run a brilliant raptor migration ... One of the most impressive raptors that they track is the Amur Falcon. Witness the spectacular migration of Amur Falcons in Nagaland as they arrive end of October till early November in thousands from Sibera & northern China before taking off for Africa. The birds were two of five fitted with the tags in Manipur, eastern India, which is a popular stopover site for the falcon while on migration. John Gardiner’s letter entitled “Nature, not humans makes my spirit soar” sums it all up in great writing. According to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the Amur falcon was targeted at such a mass scale in Nagaland in 2012 that it set off a massive outcry among environmentalists across the world. Two satellite-tagged Amur Falcons have been tracked on their migration route, clocking up some 29,000 km in the process. Other interesting information presented include that there is quite a lot of movement between roosts in their wintering area, they have stop over points on their migration route back to the breeding grounds, and fly south of the Himalayas in northern India. Shashank Dalvi (wildlife biologist with Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore) led a team of volunteer birders across 13 locations in Northeast India ⦠On May 1, perched on a lookout in Somalia, the Amur falcon named âLonglengâ prepared to fly towards India, the mid-point of a nearly 22,000-km journey to Northern Mongolia. I looked up this falcon as it has been spotted here near Knysna, W Cape which is according to most books further souith than its range. see the pic. Thousands roost in and around Harare and we have always marvelled at the distance they have to come and it is great to actually know the route now. Saw these birds coming in to roost at Mooi River last evening. ? The migration route also coincides with the migration of dragonfly which is the food source for Amur Falcon mid-air during the arduous journey. Chris Pearson / KWD, The Verreaux’s Eagle – an interview with Dr Rob Davies, The Bateleur – an interview with Dr Rick Watson, Villages save Amur falcons from mass slaughter | wildflowerinternational, Villages save Amur falcons from mass slaughter | worldnews, Black Harriers and Wind Energy Guidelines, Interview with Jose Rafael Garrido about raptor conservation in North Africa, New interview with Bill Clark and Rob Davies about their new book “African Raptors”, American Eagle Foundation announces international eagle grants, Interview with Richard Reading about raptors in Botswana, Interview with Washington Wachira about Crowned Eagles in Kenya, Interview with Rowen van Eeden about Martial Eagles in Kruger National Park. The Amur Falcon is a fascinating migratory raptor. ... and stopped for a night in northern Myanmar. Apparently, Amur falcons were once hunted and by raising awareness about the role in migration, conservation work by communities paid off and the hunting stopped. Using monsoon winds for flight: The bird is also known to have adapted and follow the north-east monsoon tailwinds which blow at the rate of 20 km/hour. Satellite Tagged Amur Falcon (Courtesy: B. Meyburg). Distribution and migration route of the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) Date: 2012: Source: Own work: Author: L. Shyamal: Licensing . This handsome little raptor has one of the longest migration routes of all birds, doing up to 22,000 km in a year. IT NewsImphal, Nov 22,Scientist of the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun has been successfully tracking the migration route of the Amur Falcon which have been visiting the Tamenglong district every year. Wonder why they chose 5 Pine Trees in the middle of Mooi River where the big trucks let off steam next to an Engen garage………? The Amur falcon is a small raptor of the falcon family that breeds in Siberia and Northern China and migrates to winter in Southern Africa. "The entire migration route of Amur falcons from Nagaland to South Africa, Mongolia and back to Nagaland has been scientifically plotted. There used to be thousands of them in the 4 plane trees in town . Prof. Bernd-Ulrich Meyburg, the Chair of the World Working Group on Birds of Prey, and his team satellite-tagged 10 Amur falcons in South Africa as part of a ground-breaking attempt to track their epic migration. Somalia. Seven of the ten returned safely to their Newcastle roosts, following the same route except that they were ~250-350kms further south over the ocean. A precious moment for us city dwellers! They are also capable of covering huge amounts of distance in a few days and were able to travel up much of Africa in only a few days. Scientists are tracking Amur Falcon migration route successfully Source: IT News Imphal, November 22 2018: Scientist of the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun has been successfully tracking the migration route of the Amur Falcon which have been visiting the Tamenglong district every year. Spotting would be an understatement when we speak of Amur falcons. However, in 2009, the first transmitters became available that were small enough not to affect the survival of the birds (typically <3% of the body mass). This was exactly what inspired the conservation workers to spread the importance of conserving these birds and give them a temporary safe house before they make the much longer onward journey. The difference in migration routes mean we see Amur Falcon regularly on migration in Hong Kong but Common Swift is a real rarity. Amur falcons travel up to 22,000 km in a year, this being one of the longest migration routes of all birds The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a complete, long distance, trans-equatorial ⦠Apart from Nagaland, these birds visit parts of Manipur and Assam. Ken Worsley They get their name from the Amur River that forms the border between Russia and China. Joanne McGhee This also helps identifying their routes in remote locations. Carolyn Mc Donald Amur falcons travel up to 22,000 km in a year, this being one of the longest migration routes of all birds The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a complete, long distance, trans-equatorial migrant. They migrate in a broad front through India and Sri Lanka, sometimes further east over Thailand and Cambodia and then over the Arabian Sea, sometimes in passage on the Maldives and other islands to reach southern Africa. We estimate that during the peak migration 12,000⦠Sometimes you have to see it to believe it but till then, here's a little background on these amazing birds. They visit India while doing so. Several studies have used these, including those on Eleanora’s Falcon, Sooty Falcon, Hobby Falcon and Redfooted Falcon.The Amur Falcon stands out as one of the most interesting birds to track. Absolutely stunning article in local newspaper The Mercury re this fabulous journey. So far it has radio-tagged about 15 Amur falcons to study migration pathways and environmental patterns. Manipur. Tagged falcons visit India covering 33,000 km before reaching Somalia . As attitudes changed in the space of a single year, not a single Amur Falcon was trapped during and since the 2013 winter migration. This stage of their migration is the most amazing for me; an Amur Falcon will leave the east coast of Africa and fly non-stop, covering almost 3000km over the Indian Ocean in roughly 60 hours. In millions they come visit starting mid-October till early November. Amur falcons are known to have among the longest migration routes, covering 22,000km. This handsome little raptor has one of the longest migration routes ⦠Pangti village in Nagaland has now become the world's Amur Falcon capital and has put Nagaland in the world map, for all the right reasons. This is fantastic work, thanks for publishing the results. Their migration to Africa coincides with the time when due to rains swarm of insects will be everywhere, making South Africa a great feeding ground. Thank you for all your efforts and look forward to more of the same! BY VISHAL GULATI. African Raptors / a) To better understand the behaviour and ecology of the Amur Falcon during its presence in Nagaland, along the migration route and in the wintering areas in Africa b) To support conservation efforts to reduce and ultimately eradicate the harvesting of Amur Falcons in northeast India by raising awareness of the international ⦠Have just read a wonderful article in The Star newspaper, Monday 27 June 2011 page 9, Johannesburg and was astounded by it! Kumar, who has attached satellite transmitters on 15 falcons in the last seven years, said the scientists now have a better understanding about their migratory routes. But this year 2012 very few and have arrived late . Southern Africa. Chiulan is a male Amur that arrived in Somalia yesterday and Irang is a female Amur and may have also arrived in Somalia now,â Suresh Kumar, one of the key researchers, told IANS. The migration wasn't a new thing as it had been going on for years now but the news of the rampant hunting of these birds got out in 2012 from areas in and around Doyang river dam in Pangti village of Wokha district, Nagaland. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=427137900633069&set=a.297232863623574.88301.100000105870638&type=1&theater, Dr. Rohan H. Wickramasinghe If you would like an update for this fantastic Blog then email amurfalconringer@gmail.com and you should get the latest info. She gave us the latest information on the return of the birds. New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Flying thousands of kilometres from their breeding grounds in northern China and eastern Mongolia, nearly a million Amur falcons, a small grey bird of prey, regularly descend across northeast India for nearly a month in October to feed and rest before continuing their journey to southern ⦠Two of the five transmitters installed last year have been working and airing data on their migration routes. Doyang Lake in Nagaland is better known as a stopover for the Amur falcons during their annual migration from their breeding grounds to warmer South Africa. By raising awareness about their role & route of migration and involving communities their ⦠IT NewsImphal, Nov 22,Scientist of the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun has been successfully tracking the migration route of the Amur Falcon which have been visiting the Tamenglong district every year. These winds are strong at an altitude of about 3000m and the birds are thought to fl⦠Amur falcons, capable of flying the longest distances in one go, have begun to arrive in Manipurâs Tamenglong district following their routine annual migration course, officials said on Thursday. Falco project EU run a brilliant raptor migration ... One of the most impressive raptors that they track is the Amur Falcon. It is especially useful when used in areas where there are little chance of recovering ringed birds.In the past, it was not possible to track any of the small falcons due to the size of the satellite transmitters. It was back in 2012 when these birds made headlines, and not in a good way. As an effort to conserve these birds, some were captured and tagged for satellite tracking so that their onward journey from Nagaland to South Africa and the entire cycle of migration can be monitored closely. justin short Satellite tracking of raptors on migration has become an indispensable tool in studying the routes taken by birds. It was a jaw-dropping tale, with reports of over 100,000 birds seen at a time at the newly created Doyang Reservoir. It breeds in south-eastern Siberia and Northern China before migrating in large flocks across India and over the Arabian Sea to winter in Southern Africa.It was earlier treated as a subspecies of the red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) and known as the eastern red-footed falcon⦠Congratulations to all involved. Our Correspondent Imphal, Nov. 23 (EMN): All the Amur falcons (Falcon amurensis) roosting in Manipurâs Tamenglong district have left the state for their onward sojourn to the African continent, divisional Forest officer of Tamenglong wrote in its official Facebook page. Scrub, Rinse, Repeat: A Second Look at Mumbai’s... Travel According To Your Favourite Bollywood Character. For birds who travel such great distance to survive, anything less than admiration and respect is unacceptable. It migrates over a very long distance (eastern China to southern Africa), it has different routes to and from its breeding grounds and it supposedly flies several thousands of its journey across the sea.Bernd Meyburg visited South Africa in January 2010, and with the help of Zephne and Herman Bernitz and Rina Pretorius and Sylva Francis, all volunteers of the Migrating Kestrel Project, trapped 10 Amur Falcons at the massive Newcastle roost and fitted satellite transmitters to these birds.Already the data collected from these birds have shown that they are capable of moving large distances each day, and do move around between roosts. Adult female Amur Falcon, January 2010. tours@meetusinafrica.co.za, Ronel Wood // Mar 5, 2011 at 8:49 am, Rina Pretorius from Newcastle and one of the volunteers involved in the project, has just addressed us – the Birdlife KwaZulu Natal Forum Meeting on Sat 5 March 2011. // Jan 19, 2012 at 12:32 pm, Hi .I live in mooi river and I have been very interested in these birds . Amur falcons, capable of flying the longest distances in one go, have begun to arrive in Manipurâs Tamenglong district following their routine annual migration course, officials said on Thursday. The nature of their flocking is nothing short of a great show. The story of the incredible Amur Falcon migration stopover in Nagaland, India, broke to international news in 2012. // Jul 3, 2011 at 1:24 am. // Nov 18, 2012 at 12:27 pm. This is fantastic, thanks. hii, The Amur falcon is a small raptor of the falcon family that breeds in Siberia and Northern China and migrates to winter in Southern Africa. Bernd Meyburg and his team has presented the first ever satellite tracking data for Amur Falcons at two conferences, one in the East (Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network conference, Mongolia) and one in South Africa (Birds of Prey Programme Conference, Kimberley). The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor of the falcon family. This is a lifetime experience. The route fidelity was low in the first Hobby, but high with respect to the wintering area. Every year, tiny birds of prey known as Amur falcons undertake an arduous migration from their summer breeding grounds in Siberia, China and Mongolia to spend the summer with us in South Africa. Originating from Mongolia, Northeastern China and the Russian Far East, the birds fly over Asia and the Indian Ocean in order to reach their wintering ⦠On 6th November –I found 500+ Amur Falcons staying in an area of eastern lowlands for more than a week. Chiulan is a male Amur that arrived in Somalia yesterday and Irang is a female Amur and may have also arrived in Somalia now," Suresh Kumar, one of the key researchers, told IANS on Tuesday. Fascinating account of a fascinating journey. Two migratory birds, the Amur Falcon (the bird with the longest migratory route of 22,000 km a year) and the Peregrine Falcon (which flies up to 250 km/hour) were spotted at ⦠Sign In/Sign Up to view the picturesque world, participate in contests and much more. Year-round Satellite Tracking of Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) reveals the longest migration of any raptor species across the open sea The title for undertaking the most arduous of all raptor migrations, belongs certainly to the Amur Falcon, which is a complete transcontinental, transequatorial, long-distance flocking migrant. We all love when that happens and especially when that visit is nothing short of a grand show, as in the case of the Amur falcons. It's known to be the biggest open-air laundry in the world and dates back to... Outlook’ is India’s most vibrant weekly news magazine with critically and globally acclaimed print and digital editions. Thanks again! Northeast Survey for Migratory Routes and Hunting Pressures: NWBCTâs also conducted a comprehensive Amur Falcon survey in Northeast India in October and November 2013. Amur falcons are known to have among the longest migration routes, covering 22,000km. This includes an amazing 3,000 km flight across the Indian Ocean […], Villages save Amur falcons from mass slaughter | worldnews Prof. Dr. Bernd-Ulrich Meyburg is Chair of the World Working Group on Birds of Prey and head of the NABU Federal Working Group on Bird of Prey Protection. I know of two other roosts in sa . Listened to your talk on 702 yesterday, with is information provided here, the picture is now halfway done. This is a documentation of the shocking massacre of tens of thousands of migratory Amur falcons (Falco amurensis) in the remote state of Nagaland in Indiaâs northeast.We estimate that during the peak migration 12,000 â 14,000 birds are being hunted for consumption and commercial sale everyday. Campaign Details: Shocking Amur Falcon Massacre in Nagaland! They get their name from the Amur River that forms the border between Russia and China. Fortunately for us, these handsome falcons make a stop-over in India, particularly in Nagaland and parts of Manipur and Assam before taking off for the most arduous part of their migration route--flying over the Arabian Sea to finally winter in South Africa. If you are a food lover open to cuisines from over the world and have an appetite that's difficult to satisfy, then these are five Instagram handles that you need to follow. Kumar, who has attached satellite transmitters on 15 falcons in the last seven years, said the scientists now have a better understanding about their migratory routes. Yet the following year, Amur Falcons were granted safe passage through north-east India, thanks to the joint action of locals, government and NGOs. Villages save Amur falcons from mass slaughter | wildflowerinternational Follow up article appeared on Tuesday 28 July 2011. Carolyn Mc Donald It is believed to be possibly the biggest falcon roosts in the world. Every year between October to November millions of Amur falcon migrate to Nagaland from Serbia on its route to Southern Africa. Every year, the small, resilient birds make the daring voyage from breeding grounds in Russia and China to winter in southern Africa. // Nov 22, 2013 at 11:15 am, […] exact migration path of this medium size slender bird species is still unknown butit has one of the longest migration routes of all birds, doing up to 22,000 km in a year. Northbound migration route of the Amur Falcon (Courtesy: B Meyburg) Satellite tracking of raptors on migration has become an indispensable tool in studying the routes taken by birds. During mid-October to the first part of November, the forests of our northeast India will be teeming with these winter migrants from Siberia. Soon it will be that time of the year when the winged visitors from far and wide pay us a visit. Northbound migration route of the Amur Falcon (Courtesy: B Meyburg). // Apr 15, 2012 at 11:14 am. Regards, Rohan, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Two satellite-tagged Amur Falcons have been tracked on their migration route, clocking up some 29,000 km in the process. They have now arrived in their breeding grounds and hopefully Prof Meyburg will be able to track their return route back to South Africa at the end of the year. Now in its 23rd year... Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor of the falcon family. This beautiful village in remote parts of Nagaland is a bird watchers paradise and is visited by lakhs of Amur Falcons during the winter months. The Amur falcon breeds in east Asia from the Transbaikalia, Amurland, and northern Mongolian region to parts of North Korea. Somalia. Doyang Lake in Nagaland is better known as a stopover for the Amur falcons during their annual migration from their breeding grounds to ⦠Under Berg and lindley in the free state .. A very interesting find. By the way, has the reported trapping of Amur falcons in Nagaland had an observed effect on the numbers of these birds arriving in Southern Africa compared to other years and on insect populations? Could it be weather patterns that have made them late ? It undertakes a migration journey from this region all the way to Southern Africa where they spend the winter and then returns to Siberia. ... Two of the five transmitters installed last year have been working and airing data on their migration routes. Thank you for sharing this great info with us…living so close to the cape town mountains as we do we are very aware of all these birds of prey! Joan Louwrens This also helps identifying their routes ⦠He said they were captured and tagged on October 1, 2019, at Puching village, some 100 km from the state capital Imphal, in Tamenglong district. The scientists have installed transmitter to the Amur Falcon and released them to track their route. Two of the five transmitters installed last year have been working and airing data on their migration routes. I was passing through Mooi River early this morning and witnessed the most amazing scene as thousands of these birds were leaving their roosting spot (4 plane trees). We look forward to watching them as they move back to their breeding grounds, where ever these are! With its migration route that transits through some 14,500 km, the Amur Falcon has one of the longest migration routes of any raptor in the world, perhaps matched only by that of the Beyond Idli And Dosa: There's More To Food In Tamil Nadu. This led to a lot of hue and cry all over the world which then led to conservation projects because of which we now know a lot more about these strong fliers. Amur falcons are known to cover one of the longest migration routes among all birds. One wonders if they will return to the same roost? Their journey must be Africa-bound? It undertakes a migration journey from this region all the way to Southern Africa where they spend the winter and then returns to Siberia. Hem Sagar Baral // Jan 20, 2011 at 7:39 am. // Jan 13, 2012 at 8:11 am. // Mar 17, 2012 at 11:46 am, Hi Justin, Doyang- Great Migration Of Amur Falcons If solitude is your cup of tea and you want to enjoy Nature at it's best without any disturbance then Doyang is the perfect place. The northeast India falls in their migration route, with a smattering of sightings in the northern part of India. We have a large number of these most beautiful little falcons in Zimbabwe right now. Regard justin, Kevin Goddard By raising awareness about their role & route of migration and involving communities their conservation work is paying good dividends. The best of natural wonder, community ⦠According to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the Amur falcon was targeted at such mass scale in Nagaland in 2012 that it set off a massive outcry among environmentalists across the world. The migration route also coincides with the migration of dragonfly which is the food source for Amur Falcon mid-air during the arduous journey. This is a documentation of the shocking massacre of tens of thousands of migratory Amur falcons (Falco amurensis) in the remote state of Nagaland in Indiaâs northeast. 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