Satellite telemetry and marking the Dalmatian pelicans with color rings and wing tags help to collect information about movements, dispersal, and home range of the birds, as well as to monitor species survival rates, identify mortality factors, and more. For this purpose juvenile and adult individuals are trapped at roosting and feeding sites in Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.

During 2021-2024 more than 25 birds were trapped and tagged under this mission. Unfortunately, not all tagged birds survive, but tracking data helps identify key threats and causes of mortality, guiding conservation efforts to protect the species. 

Explore the map below to track the movements of the tagged birds across the continent during the last year. Each bird has its own color on the map.