08/11/2025
A female falcon, equipped with a GPS tracker, embarked on an extraordinary journey from South Africa to Finland. Covering nearly 230 kilometers a day, she traced a near-perfect line across diverse African landscapes before reaching the deserts of the north.
Guided by instinct and survival, she followed the lifeline of the Nile River through Sudan and Egypt, skillfully avoiding the vast Mediterranean Sea. Instead, she soared over Syria and Lebanon, continuing past the Black Sea—always seeking the freshwater sources vital for her long flight.
After 42 days and thousands of kilometers, she arrived in Finland, completing a breathtaking migration that reminds us how deeply connected our world is. Each stop along her route depends on healthy rivers, safe skies, and thriving ecosystems—a powerful symbol of why protecting our planet’s natural pathways matters.