About the Asia-Pacific Shorebird Network
The Asia Pacific Shorebird Network (APSN) has been formed as a result of a need to provide an avenue of communication between shorebird specialists, wetlands managers and conservationists throughout the Asia Pacific Region.
Although there are many national and international organisations involved with birds and/or conservation there has been no easy way for people concerned about the future of shorebirds across the region to work together and discuss their concerns or findings.
Training program in Sumatra in partnership with Wetlands International. Image: © 2007 APSN. Press image for enlargement.
The APSN has grown from the activities of people dedicated to shorebirds and their conservation over the past 20 to 30 years. The driving force started with people in Australia (members of the Australasian Wader Studies Group) Malaysia (with the eventual formation of the Asian Wetland Bureau - now known as Wetlands Internationa) and Japan (wader enthusiasts).
Other groups have become involved from the USA (especially Alaska) and more recently China (Yalu Jiang, Chongming Dao, Taiwan and Hong Kong) and Indonesia. However until now there has been no effort to link individuals and groups over the Asia Pacific region to work towards a common goal.
If you are interested in getting involved in organised expeditions to survey shorebirds, or if you need volunteers to help with your surveys or expeditions let us know and provide us with details about you. Contact the APSN Coordinator: coordinator@shorebirdnetwork.org