Photos: WSCC
In a bid to support the crucial efforts of the Wildlife Science and Conservation Center (WSCC) of Mongolia, we are thrilled to announce our recent donation of two binoculars, two spotting scopes, and two tripods. These essential tools will contribute to the center’s ongoing research, monitoring, and conservation initiatives, furthering their mission to protect and preserve the magnificent wildlife of Mongolia.
Founded in 2004, the WSCC is one leading non-governmental research organization in Mongolia, dedicated to conserving wildlife and their habitats based on scientific research outcomes. Since 2015, the WSCC has embarked on a long-term research program focused on songbirds at the Khurkh Bird Ringing Station. Building on this success, they established the Khovd Bird Ringing Station in western Mongolia and, just last year, opened the Ugii Lake Shorebird Research Center at an unprotected Ramsar site. The Ugii Lake Shorebird Research Center is dedicated to conducting regular counts of every shorebird and waterbird from April to October each year, as well as undertaking breeding wader census and research during the spring and autumn migration periods.
The donated binoculars, spotting scopes, and tripods will primarily be used by the approximately 30 visiting university students and international volunteers hosted by the center each year. These optics will prove invaluable to those students and volunteers who do not yet own optical equipment but will widely utilize them for studying shorebirds at the Ugii Lake. In addition, the donated optical instruments will be used to demonstrate bird observation and educate local school children and other visitors at the research center. The center aims to share knowledge about birds and their stories with the local community, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for wildlife. With an expected reach of 300 to 500 visitors during each operational season, the donated binoculars and telescopes will enable the WSCC to engage and inspire a wide audience.
We are honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the WSCC and thank the donors that made this possible. For further information on the WSCC, please visit their website or their Facebook page.