WHSRN is a joint program of Manomet Observatory
and
Wetlands International
that focuses on the study, management, and protection of
wetlands and grasslands essential for migratory shorebirds.
In addition to information about WHSRN and its participating migratory reserve sites,
this web site has extensive background material and references
in their Handbook and a photo link library and birding quiz in their Gallery.
This nicely designed site has a good collection of shorebird information.
It has some general info on shorebirds, links to general shorebird web sites
as well as sites on specific species, a photo link gallery,
and a good shorebird bibliography
Want to know which of the lower 48 states a particular shorebird species has been
sighted in recently?
This excellent site has color-coded migratory maps generated from
recent sightings reported in Rare Bird Alerts (RBAs) and other sources.
Site also has a good set of shorebird links including a photo gallery.
Knowing the tides is essential for shorebird observation.
Get tide predictions for North America from this site.
For more accurate predictions for fewer locations check out
NOAA's Tide Predictions
Site has on-line versions of Monomoy's Refuge brochure and seasonal checklist.
Also has links to other Cape Cod sites of interest to birders.
Other Cape Cod Sites of Interest
- Virtual Cape Cod - General info on Cape Cod.
- Chatham, MA Current Weather - for those planning a visit.
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HotLinks@greatblue.com
