Rosneft has announced that, with its support, a scientific expedition to study birds has been conducted in the Taymyr Peninsula. Experts carried out comprehensive aerial surveys of the inner delta of the Yenisei River and the large islands of the Yenisei Gulf. The total length of the flight routes exceeded 4,000 km. The main goal of the scientists was to assess the importance of the river delta for waterfowl and waterbirds during their autumn migration.
As part of the work, expedition participants photographed all birds encountered on the route. In particular, they noted small swans, geese, ducks, and gulls. Over 67,000 photos were taken in total. Based on the data obtained, the number and species composition of flocks and individual birds will be clarified, and the coordinates of their nesting sites will be determined. This will provide a comprehensive understanding of the fauna and distribution of birds in the region, including rare and protected species.
During the expedition, scientists also surveyed the shores of the Yenisei Gulf and adjacent sections of the Kara Sea coast. Here, they noted flocks of gulls and recorded active migration of geese.
Fieldwork is being carried out as part of Rosneft's biodiversity conservation program called "Tamura". It is implemented by the Company's Arctic Research Center. This season, scientists have already conducted field studies of birds on the Brekhovsky Islands. Specialists covered more than 400 km in search of rare bird species listed in the Red Book.