Who We Are

The Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group is a collection of shorebird researchers, conservationists, students, and enthusiasts, which formed in 2006. The goal from the outset has been to promote pan-hemispheric discussions and actions for the conservation of shorebirds and of coastal ecosystems.

If you agree with this goal, then you are a member of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group!

Our Goals Are

1. To raise the public’s awareness of shorebirds.
2. To promote research, monitoring, management, conservation and education/outreach relevant to shorebirds in the Western Hemisphere, and integrate the goals and objectives of the WHSG with regional, national, and international programs.
3. To provide a structured forum to facilitate, coordinate, and enhance the exchange of shorebird information among interested parties.
4. To promote the range-wide management and conservation of shorebirds in the Western Hemisphere.