Eckhard Gottschalk
@rebhahn.bsky.social
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Scientist at Uni Göttingen, Department of Conservation Biology consbiogoe.bsky.social ; Research on farmland bird conservation
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Bird of the year 2026 in Germany!!! By a wide margin, the grey partridge won the @nabu.de vote! I hope the bird will benefit from the increased attention — its population is still in steep decline.
#ornithology 🪶
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christianhof.bsky.social
#gfoe2025 has started, whohoo! Just enjoyed 2 great talks by @kampjohannes.bsky.social & @felixneff.bsky.social, highlighting the importance of considering longer time periods than just the last 2 decades to understand #biodiversity trends
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The right spatial scale for bird conservation? #RebhuhnRetten tests a large-scale approach: across 10 study areas, each ~200 km², we implement conservation measures. The goal: together with farmers, transform 7% of farmland into valuable habitats.
www.rebhuhn-retten.de #ornithology
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rebhahn.bsky.social
Infrared imagery highlights the value of extensive farmland habitats: they provide key resources for wildlife. Here, a flock of goldfinches harvests seeds in a flower block managed under #RebhuhnRetten #SaveThePartridge
@consbiogoe.bsky.social #ornithology🪶🌍
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This pair of Grey Partridges nested in a predator-free protective fence for great bustards and now started with excursions. 29 chicks, I have never seen such a large family! Filmed by Colin Grünler in early July.
#ornithology 🪶
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We are testing the use of drones with infrared cameras at night to measure the survival rate of grey partridge nests. It's not easy! Partridges nest in well-hidden spots and are better insulated than migratory birds like lapwings. A real challenge. This pair hasn't started nesting yet. #birds
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The starlings are enthusiastically advertising the second brood!
rebhahn.bsky.social
Just finished last week: 20th year of partridge mapping on a scale of 100 km².
See also: doi.org/10.1002/wlb3...
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consbiogoe.bsky.social
New project! Ever wondered about shifting #baselines in #conservation? Thought about quantifying historical biodiversity losses? We launched a nationwide #resurvey of historical bird surveys in Germany. Together with www.dda-web.de, we have...
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Mit dem Rebhuhn im Getreidefeld: neue Ausstellng der @wildtierstiftung.bsky.social
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On February 20th, the nationwide partridge survey in Germany kicks off! 2/3 of the survey routes are already assigned, but maybe there's still one available near you? Scan the QR code and join in! Every partridge call counts!
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Am 20. Februar geht es los mit der bundesweiten Rebhuhnkartierung! 2/3 der Kartierstrecken sind vergeben, aber vielleicht ist noch eine frei ganz in Deiner Nähe? QR-Code scannen und mitmachen! Jeder Rebhuhnruf zählt!
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johannrathke.bsky.social
Regenwürmer lieben Blühstreifen

Mehrjährige Blühstreifen an Äckern fördern nicht nur die oberirdische #Artenvielfalt. Auch Lebewesen unter der Erde profitieren davon: Dort leben dreimal so viele Regenwürmer wie in angrenzenden Ackerflächen.
Wie Regenwürmer von Blühstreifen profitieren
Mehrjährige Blühstreifen an Äckern fördern nicht nur die oberirdische Artenvielfalt. Auch Lebewesen unter der Erde profitieren davon: Dort leben dreimal so viele Regenwürmer wie in angrenzenden Ackerf...
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Auf 3.000 Routen wollen wir dieses Jahr einen deutschlandweiten Überblick über Anzahl und Verbreitung der Rebhühner bekommen. Die Hälfte der Transekte ist vergeben, wer hilft, die zweite Hälfte abzudecken? Wenig Aufwand und macht Spaß! www.dda-web.de/monitoring/r...
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On nearly 3,000 survey routes, we aim to gather a nationwide, representative overview of the number and distribution of partridges this year. Half of the transects are already assigned, but we’re still looking for volunteers to help with the rest. Who wants to join?
www.dda-web.de/monitoring/r...
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floriannechekuv.bsky.social
Hi new #birders / #ornithologists !

If you are new here and search some good "birdy" contacts, I made a starter pack some months ago with scientists/researchers of the domain. Don't hesitate to follow and share that list ! 🪶

And dm me if you want to join it ^^

#birds

go.bsky.app/Azx5tt2
rebhahn.bsky.social
Natürlich mit einem Beitrag zum Göttinger Rebhuhnschutzprojekt: Forschung und Management.
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50 Jahre Datensammlung und Monitoring zu Vögeln in Niedersachsen! Der Jubiläumsband der NOV ist gerade erschienen!
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Natürlich mit einem Artikel zum Rebhuhnschutzprojekt Göttingen, mit Ergebnissen aus der Forschung zum Rebhuhn und zum Management der Population.
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50 years of data collection and monitoring of birds in Lower Saxony! The anniversary volume of the NOV has just been released!
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consbiogoe.bsky.social
Long, exciting feature in @science.org today on land #abandonment, #rewilding and biodiversity by
@dancharles.bsky.social, covering our abandonment research across Europe and Kazakhstan. Based on interviews with Gergana and Johannes + site visit in Bulgaria. Free to read: bsky.app/profile/scie...
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jappliedecology.bsky.social
Large-scale forest disturbance & associated management shape bird communities in Central European spruce forests 🐦‍⬛ 🌏

Models revealed that responses are highly species-specific, with shrub-associated birds benefiting from disturbance in general 📊 🧪

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