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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  15/07/2025 FRP    FCZW   FR Eure MALLEVILLE-SUR-LE-BEC Centre d'enfouissement des déchets Yvon Julien
C  15/07/2025 FRP    BAVW   FR Eure MALLEVILLE-SUR-LE-BEC Centre d'enfouissement des déchets Yvon Julien
C  15/07/2025 FRP    FLLD   FR Eure MALLEVILLE-SUR-LE-BEC Centre d'enfouissement des déchets Yvon Julien
C  15/07/2025 FRP    FSAX   FR Eure MALLEVILLE-SUR-LE-BEC Centre d'enfouissement des déchets Yvon Julien
C  15/07/2025 FRP    FRZN   FR Eure MALLEVILLE-SUR-LE-BEC Centre d'enfouissement des déchets Yvon Julien
C  14/07/2025 FRP    FTEX   FR Somme NAMPONT François MERANGER
C  14/07/2025 FRP    FTEM   FR Somme NOYELLES-SUR-MER Chemin des Valois François MERANGER
C  14/07/2025 FRP    FTEA   FR Somme NOYELLES-SUR-MER Chemin des Valois François MERANGER
C  14/07/2025 FRP    FTLH   FR Nord MOUSTIER-EN-FAGNE Mertens Geneviève
C  12/07/2025 GBT    GBB4   FR Pas-de-Calais CLAIRMARAIS Chemin de la Briqueterie jonathan pecron
C  11/07/2025 FRP    IBDI   ES Palencia PALENCIA Plaza de la Inmaculada Andrés Alfaro Medrano
C  10/07/2025 FRP    AYPM   FR Loire-Atlantique VILLENEUVE-EN-RETZ route de Millac GUÉRIN Dominique
C  08/07/2025 FRP    BBIT   FR Charente-Maritime PORT-D'ENVAUX NEVEU BUFFETEAU Valérie
C  08/07/2025 FRP    FTID   FR Nord LIESSIES Rue de l'Abbaye Mertens Geneviève
C  08/07/2025 FRP    AFRD   FR Manche ÉROUDEVILLE Le Louaver Manuel
C  08/07/2025 GBT    GBOJ   FR Manche ÉROUDEVILLE Le Louaver Manuel
C  08/07/2025 FRP    ABIV   FR Manche ÉROUDEVILLE Le Louaver Manuel
C  07/07/2025 FRP    BHRM   FR Charente-Maritime MORNAC-SUR-SEUDRE Rue Principale GEAY Yves
C  07/07/2025 FRP    FTLH   FR Nord MOUSTIER-EN-FAGNE Voie Communale Grand Rue Mertens Geneviève
C  02/07/2025 FRP    BNUU   FR Vendée SAINT-VINCENT-SUR-JARD Route de Jard sur Mer SALMON Franck
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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