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Cyclists tracking birds from Alaska to Patagonia reach Williams Lake
The cyclists are using GPS-tracked whimbrels and an interactive map to teach students and the public about migration and conservation.
- Endurance athlete Leanna Carriera and conservation scientist Timm Dobert pedalled into Williams Lake on August 29, completing a leg of their 30,000-kilometre Wings of Survival cycling journey from Alaska to Patagonia.
- The pair launched their expedition on August 1 from Prudhoe Bay to document the migration of Hudsonian whimbrels, creating a storytelling endeavour aimed at reconnecting people with nature and translating scientific knowledge about biodiversity loss.
- Dobert cited the challenge to manage human interactions within five square metres of shelter space, while Carriera noted the difficulty of being away from her nine-year-old daughter, saying "It's hard for her to understand why I'm gone so long."
- On Saturday, Aug. 30, the duo presented at Scout Island Nature Centre, sharing their mission to highlight the journeys and struggles of migratory shorebirds with the local community.
- Partnering with Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, the team provides free virtual classrooms for children about migration and conservation, aiming to reach Patagonia by mid-March 2027.
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Cyclists tracking birds from Alaska to Patagonia reach Williams Lake - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
After passing through pouring rain, darkness and a gruelling climb, two cyclists on a 30,000 kilometre journey from Alaska to Patagonia arrived in Williams Lake to the sights of city lights. Leanna Carriera, Canadian endurance athlete and adventurer, while Timm Dobert is a conservation scientist and ecologist, and together, they are the team behind the Wings of Survival. The duo pedalled into town on Aug. 29 some time after 9 p.m., taking the Ru…
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