Avian Adventures: A Tale of Tundra Swans and Canada Geese

Avian Adventures: A Tale of Tundra Swans and Canada Geese Greer Smith July 22, 2024 50 Ducks continues its mission to study and highlight the migratory patterns of birds, captivating an ever-growing audience with our innovative tracking platform.  Today, we dig deeper into the incredible journeys of two Tundra Swans and the male Canada Goose. […]

Epic Flights: Migrations of Male Northern Shovelers and Blue-Winged Teal Drake

Epic Flights: Migrations of Male Northern Shovelers and Blue-Winged Teal Drake Greer Smith July 22, 2024 Tracking the astonishing journeys of migratory birds, 50 Ducks serves as a beacon for conservation enthusiasts. Engaging birdwatchers, waterfowlers, and data nerds alike, our mission is to educate and inspire through incredible stories of annual treks.  Today, we highlight […]

Waterfowl Movement Report

Different Ducks Move…Differenlty Waterfowl Movement Report Greer Smith January 3, 2024 The initial 25 days of our newest 19 GPS-tagged waterfowl have provided us with invaluable insights into the behaviors and movements of our GPS-banded teal. This period marks the next chapter  of an extensive study now including an additional 4 Green-winged Teal (GWTE), 4 […]

Flight Report 12/20/2023

Friday Flight Report

Flight Report 12/20/2023 Greer Smith Displayed above are the movements from the first two weeks of 19 GPS-tagged waterfowl in La Paz, Mexico. Observe the daily movements of GWTE #1 ‘Jane.’ The chart above details her movements over the first 12 days since being banded. Below, you will find a video representation depicting a single […]

BWT 79-Day Update

BWT 79-Day Update Greer Smith Smith June 23, 2023 After a 31-day stopover  in North Texas, our beloved Blue-winged Teal, fondly known as Fat Daddy, has reappeared in Boise, Oklahoma. Upon his return to cellular network range, we are now able to dive deep into his movement data from the past month. Our dear friend […]