Well, after waiting for some time on the Kuwait-Saudi border, the Steppe eagle we are tracking made a concerted push north, crossing southern Iraq and the whole of Iran. Currently it is in Turkmenisan, near the town of Baharly. Since leaving on migration, this bird has travelled a total of 4030 km and is now 1682 km away (straight line) from where it started. On average it has travelled 118 km/day, but has travelled as much as 314 km in a single day. The gap in data over the Euphrates delta will probably be filled in when the bird has a GSM connection and the transmitter can download stored information. Remember, if you double-click on the map, it should open up larger in a new window, making for easier viewing.
Keep an eye on the blog. This and the other eagle we are tracking are on the move, and there is always the Egyptian vulture to find out about.
Keep an eye on the blog. This and the other eagle we are tracking are on the move, and there is always the Egyptian vulture to find out about.
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| Movements of a Steppe eagle during 10 March - 14 April 2017 |
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