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The programme focuses on the study of the biology, dynamics and migratory behavior of the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). This species had almost disappeared in the 1970's, its population having been restricted to only 11 pairs in the east of France. Since then, thanks to conservation programmes, protection laws, the prohibition of hunting of this species, and better climatic conditions for wintering birds in Africa, etc ... the French population has been revitalized, bringing new hope for the species. Today, around 4,500 pairs breed across the country and, every year, 2 large migratory movements can be noted.

In recent years, the White Stork has been able to adapt both to climatic threats, but also to human activities, present in both its breeding areas and in wintering grounds. This large migratory species, originally moving to sub-Saharan areas, now tends to spend time on African soil and is wintering more and more in local wetlands and also on the open dumps in France, Spain and Portugal.

While the ringing procedure of these birds can offer a certain level of data it is, of course, the subsequent controls or ring-reading that provides the most useful information. Thus, much scientific knowledge has been acquired through observers noting the individual ring codes: departure and arrival dates on migration, new wintering areas, proximity to the birth site of an individual, survival rate of ringed individuals, etc. ...

This online database was therefore created to allow you to send us your ring-reading codes of any White Stork you may see. Your participation will allow us to write the life-story of each ringed bird. You can also, thanks to the DARVIC ring codes, consult the history of the observed individual.

The last 20 sightings
If you manage to read the code on a ring that is different to, or not listed on this website, please contact the following:
- Ring-reading of a single metal ring (ie: no colour-ring): contact us at info@acrola.fr
- A foreign ring: contact the French Ringing Centre (https://crbpo.mnhn.fr/) or send the details via the CR Birding website (www.cr-birding.org)
- If you notice an error or omission on this website: please contact us at info@acrola.fr
 V Action DateCenterColour-ringCountryDepartmentNearest townArea/SiteObserversRinger  
C  02/07/2025 FRP    FHXA   FR Somme SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-TOURMONT 25 bis chemin des garennes PRÉTOT Manon
C  01/07/2025 FRP    FRTP   BL Brabant Wallon MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT Etienne Willemart
C  01/07/2025 FRP    EZIK   FR Orne VENTES-DE-BOURSE (LES) Décharge Thomas Domalain
C  30/06/2025 FRP    FMIM   FR Somme SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-TOURMONT Rue du Marais Ugo RIOTTE
C  29/06/2025 FRP    FTLH   FR Nord MOUSTIER-EN-FAGNE Voie Communale Grand Rue Mertens Geneviève
C  28/06/2025 FRP    BUPI   FR Loire-Atlantique VILLENEUVE-EN-RETZ Garcia-Melgares Jean
C  28/06/2025 FRP    AYBN   FR Eure FOULBEC Route de Saint Sulpice Ranvier Géraud
C  27/06/2025 FRP    BDUM   FR Charente-Maritime SAINT-JUST-LUZAC La Motte Christophe DUFOUR
C  27/06/2025 FRP    BBTM   FR Charente-Maritime SAINT-JUST-LUZAC Christophe DUFOUR
C  26/06/2025 FRP    AWCY   FR AIN Villars-les-Dombes Parc ornithologique hors nid KERDRAON Michel
C  26/06/2025 FRP    ACYN   FR Ain VILLARS-LES-DOMBES Chemin du Grand Tertre KERDRAON Michel
C  26/06/2025 FRP    FIHW   FR Moselle SARRALBE Cité de la Gare OSTER Sandrine
C  26/06/2025 DER    AJ955   FR Moselle SARRALBE Cité de la Gare OSTER Sandrine
C  26/06/2025 FRP    FTLH   FR Nord MOUSTIER-EN-FAGNE Voie Communale Grand Rue Mertens Geneviève
C  25/06/2025 GBT    GB68   FR Manche APPEVILLE Route de Tournebut desmares jocelyn
C  25/06/2025 GBT    GB68   FR Manche EROUDEVILLE Le Louaver Manuel
C  25/06/2025 FRP    FLST   FR Manche ÉROUDEVILLE Le Louaver Manuel
C  25/06/2025 FRP    AZDV   FR Manche ÉROUDEVILLE Le Louaver Manuel
C  25/06/2025 FRP    ACSI   FR Manche ÉROUDEVILLE Le Louaver Manuel
C  25/06/2025 FRP    DZIE   FR Manche ÉROUDEVILLE Le Louaver Manuel
As part of a research program developed in partnership between various French and Moroccan teams working on the Stork, the site ciconiafrance.fr also hosts all the data of Storks ringed and/or controlled in Morocco.
More information : https://cr-birding.org/node/6309 .

Partners : GREPOM – BirLife International, APROCIB, ACROLA, BioSphère Environnement, CLAC Marais Breton et Centre d’Etudes Biologiques de Chizé (CEBC – CNRS & Université de la Rochelle).

 Top 5 furthest
from their ringing location
 Top 5 longest-lived
 
CenterColour-ringDistance  
FRP    AZSH   9224.713 km
FRP    FPLR   4315.770 km
FRP    AZBX   3770.249 km
FRP    BLBB   3705.739 km
FRP    AXPV   3667.156 km
 
CenterColour-ringLongevity /ringing
(observed for 1 year)
 
FRP    PO1429   11979 days
FRP    PO1713   11619 days
FRP    PO3407   10154 days
FRP    PO5646   9022 days
FRP    AAHZ   8663 days

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