
Saving Norderoog: A Seabird Sanctuary on the Edge
A tiny German islet battered by the North Sea became the heart of a quiet but profound conservation story—one shaped by wind, tide, and international solidarity.




Instinct vs. Experience: Steppe Eagles Learn to Migrate Safely
A new study shows that young Steppe Eagles are drawn to human-altered landscapes during migration, while adults avoid them – revealing how instinct, experience, and learning shape survival strategies in an endangered raptor.

Gyorgy Szimuly

The Sanctuary in the Sidewalk: Trees Rescue Birds in Mexico’s Cities
Even in the heart of a city, a tree can be a sanctuary for birds. A new study from Mexico reveals that urban trees do far more than provide shade – they offer critical nesting and foraging habitats for native species under pressure from habitat loss elsewhere.

The Ornithologist
