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Geospatial Analysis

Analysis of Bird Migrations

Understanding migrations to protect better

Context

Symbiome analyzed the migration trajectories of several hundred migratory birds: Stone-curlews. These surprising birds spend the summer in France and winter in Spain or North Africa.

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📊 Over 40 million GPS points

Collected by GEPOC and its partners through tags embedded on Stone-curlews to track their movements between France and North Africa.

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Crédits photos: LPO Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Key Questions

Our analysis answered key questions about bird migration:

  • Which stopover areas do they rest in?
  • How long do they stay there?
  • What migration corridors are used?
  • How do their trajectories vary based on weather conditions?
  • Are there airports or wind farms on their migration routes?

The Results

Analyzing this massive dataset can provide answers to these questions.

Using sophisticated statistical models and interactive cartographic visualizations, we precisely mapped migration routes and identified critical conservation zones.

🎯 Conservation Challenge

This data is essential to enhance protection measures for migratory bird populations and adapt policies for sensitive infrastructure management.