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Storm Petrels over Portugal
The storm petrel is Europe's smallest seabird at 25 grams (0.9 ounces) and one of the most enigmatic. Karl Eliason (Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA) and Terry McDonnell (Wagerup, Australia) will join Dr. Rob Thomas, Marcial Felgueiras, and Will Simonson in an ongoing study of storm petrels as they migrate north past Portugal's scenic southern coast. The findings will help reveal the complex links between climate change, ocean ecosystems, and the survival of seabirds. June 1-10
 Karl Eliason's Diary
Terry McDonnell's Diary
Related Sites
Research on European Storm Petrels
Find out more about Hydrobates pelagicus, a sparrow-sized bird that spends most of its life on the open ocean.
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Backgrounder on the European Storm Petrel
This brief was prepared by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee of the United Kingdom, a governmental advisory agency.
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About Storm Petrels
About 20 species of these small birds live around the world.
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Earthwatch Institute
Learn more about this international nonprofit, which supports scientific field research worldwide.
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Storm Petrels over Portugal
Learn more about the expedition and its scientists.
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