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No Rain, No Refuge: The Aquatic Warbler’s Breeding Crisis

The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · 15d

Europe’s rarest songbird is running out of time – and out of wetlands. As droughts cancel translocations and habitats dry, can the Aquatic Warbler survive a changing climate? A powerful editorial on crisis, resilience, and the future of marshland birds.

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Europe’s rarest songbird is running out of time – and out of wetlands. As droughts cancel translocations and habitats dry, can the Aquatic Warbler survive a changing climate? A powerful editorial on c...

The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · 16d

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Why Wait to Grow Up? Shorebirds' Delayed Maturity Tied to Coastal Living

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Birder K @birderk.bsky.social · 16d

ONE POINT TWO BILLION!

BirdCast map showing heavy migration at 10:40pm EDT on September 25, 2025. 1 billion, 208 million birds are flying south.

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · 19d

Why do some shorebirds delay breeding by a year or more? A new study reveals how coastal environments shape avian maturity through behavioural challenges.

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Why do some shorebirds delay breeding by a year or more? A new study reveals how coastal environments shape avian maturity through behavioural challenges.

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · 21d

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Saker Falcon on Thin Ice: Uneven Recovery Across Europe

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · 25d

The Saker Falcon’s recovery is a flagship success in Hungary — but across Europe, extinction risk still looms large.

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The Saker Falcon’s recovery is a flagship success in Hungary — but across Europe, extinction risk still looms large.

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Running on Empty: How a Dunlin Crossed Europe Without Reserves

The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · 29d

Resilience written in physiology: a Dunlin marked in Hungary turned up in Spain 13 days later. Here’s how depleted birds still make the journey.

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Resilience written in physiology: a Dunlin marked in Hungary turned up in Spain 13 days later. Here’s how depleted birds still make the journey.

Shorebirds, one year on: what we won, what we lost, and what must come next

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Sep 6

This World Shorebirds Day, we look back on the past 12 months: the victories, the setbacks, and the urgent work still ahead for wetlands and migrants.

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This World Shorebirds Day, we look back on the past year: the victories, the setbacks, and the urgent work still ahead for wetlands and migrants.

First confirmed breeding of the Black-winged Kite in Hungary

The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Black-winged Kite breeds in Hungary for the first time. Another step in the northward march of Mediterranean species.

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The Black-winged Kite breeds in Hungary for the first time. Another step in the northward march of Mediterranean species.

A Stranger in the Wetlands: Limpkin Range Expansion Redraws the Map

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Limpkin wasn’t expected to colonise wetlands in Wisconsin or Ontario — but it has. This overlooked wader is taking advantage of invasive snails, adapting quickly, and redrawing its range map.

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The Limpkin wasn’t expected to colonise wetlands in Wisconsin or Ontario — but it has. This overlooked wader is taking advantage of invasive snails, adapting quickly, and redrawing its range map.

Instinct vs. Experience: Steppe Eagles Learn to Migrate Safely

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 30

New research shows young Steppe Eagles take riskier routes through human landscapes, while adults learn to avoid them.

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New research shows young Steppe Eagles take riskier routes through human landscapes, while adults learn to avoid them.

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 24

That's a House Martin. :)

The WHSRN Week: Flying over the World Shorebird Day

The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 21

Millions of shorebirds traverse continents each year – and now there’s a week to celebrate their journey and those protecting them.

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Millions of shorebirds traverse continents each year – and now there’s a week to celebrate their journey and those protecting them.

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 16

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Celebrate World Shorebirds Day with us – and support independent bird journalism. For a limited time, new members get 50% off for 3 months or 15% off yearly plans. Explore the offer: https://theornith...

Stopover Ecology in Motion: GPS Insights into Pied Avocet Migration

The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 13

GPS data shows Pied Avocets break migration into long, leisurely stopovers – a strategy that reshapes our view of wader travel.

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GPS data shows Pied Avocets break migration into long, leisurely stopovers – a strategy that reshapes our view of wader travel.

Engineering Elegance: The Paradise Riflebird As Nature’s Most Theatrical Engineer

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 9

In Australia’s rainforests, the Paradise Riflebird turns courtship into art – impossible wing arcs, flashes of colour, and sharp snaps in perfect time.

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In Australia’s rainforests, the Paradise Riflebird turns courtship into art – impossible wing arcs, flashes of colour, and sharp snaps in perfect time.

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 7

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The Ornithologist is an independent online magazine exploring bird science, conservation, migration, and the fascinating world of birds – delivered through thoughtful articles and expert insights.

From Kruger to Xinjiang: Tracking the European Roller’s Epic Journey

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 5

The European Roller isn’t just a European migrant. One tagged bird reached China – far beyond expected routes. With each flight tracked, its true journey is unfolding.

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The European Roller has long been seen as a European migrant, but satellite tracking tells a more intricate tale. One tagged bird ended up in China, far from expected paths. With each flight logged, t...

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Island of Resilience – The Gough Island Restoration Project

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Jul 31

On remote Gough Island, one of the world’s most ambitious restoration projects is giving seabirds a second chance.

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On a windswept island in the South Atlantic, conservationists race against time to save seabirds from a feathered fate of extinction.

Wings of the Amazon: The Macaw Society’s Living Chronicle

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The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Jul 29

In Peru’s Amazon, The Macaw Society monitors macaws—showing how long-term conservation and local ties protect the rainforest’s icons.

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In Peru’s Amazon, The Macaw Society monitors macaws – showing how long-term conservation and local ties protect the rainforest’s icons.

New Breeding Records in Egypt Signal Range Expansion for Two Iconic Species

The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Jul 28

New breeding records from Egypt!
Village Weaver confirmed breeding at Lake Nasser, and Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters bred for the first time on record in Aswan.
Range expansion – or isolated events?

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First-time breeding records in Egypt! Village Weaver at Lake Nasser & Blue-cheeked Bee-eater in Aswan are now confirmed local breeders. Signs of range expansion – or isolated events?

World Shorebirds Day: A Movement Rooted in Science, Community and Legacy

The Ornithologist @ornithologistmag.bsky.social · Jul 27

This year’s #WorldShorebirdsDay is dedicated to Dr. Shiloh Schulte – one of its first and strongest supporters.

Read how it all began, and how we honour his legacy today:

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This year’s World Shorebirds Day is dedicated to the late Dr. Shiloh Schulte—one of its earliest supporters and a champion for migratory shorebirds. Read the full story of how this global event began,...