
The Winter Legacy of Tata: An Interview with Dr László Musicz
Over four decades of monitoring have revealed a quiet revolution in the skies above the Old Lake of Hungary. As the Tundra Bean Goose retreats, the Greater White-fronted Goose has taken its place – and the implications ripple across Europe.

Three decades of action for migratory waterbirds – AEWA’s landmark role in turning science into cross-continental conservation
For 30 years, the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement has helped safeguard migratory species across continents—through rigorous science, international policy, and hands-on recovery efforts.

Gyorgy Szimuly



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