Elkhorn Slough: One Bird's Amazing Migration

This flight path shows the migration of a long-billed dowitcher that has wintered in the Elkhorn Slough area and traveled to the Russian Arctic to breed—a remarkable long-distance journey that it has completed twice since being tagged. Point Blue Conservation Science is conducting this shorebird tagging study to better understand how migratory shorebirds use wetlands in California’s Central Valley. The results highlight the importance of connectivity among wetland habitats, underscoring the vital role that Elkhorn Slough’s wetlands play in supporting overwintering shorebirds. Learn more about this research HERE.