Gyorgy Szimuly (Szimi)

Engineering Elegance: The Paradise Riflebird As Nature’s Most Theatrical Engineer In Australia’s rainforests, the Paradise Riflebird turns courtship into art – impossible wing arcs, flashes of colour, and sharp snaps in perfect time.

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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#AvianResearch #TheOrnithologist #Riflebirds

The Ornithologist 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.

A fresh look for The Ornithologist!
Our new publication image – a stunning Sand Partridge by Jérémy Calvo – sets the tone for bold, beautiful bird stories.

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

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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#BirdMigration #EuropeanRoller #Ornithology #SatelliteTracking #TheOrnithologist

The Ornithologist 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.

What if bird science could captivate like a storybook?
The Ornithologist blends cutting-edge research, conservation success and the wonder of avian life into one independent, ad-free magazine.
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📸 New cover: Sand Partridge by Jérémy Calvo

Island of Resilience – The Gough Island Restoration Project On a windswept island in the South Atlantic, conservationists race against time to save seabirds from a feathered fate of extinction.

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

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#Seabirds #Conservation #GoughIsland #TheOrnithologist

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

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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#Macaws #BirdConservation #TheOrnithologist

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

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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#BirdConservation #TheOrnithologist #RangeExpansion #eBird #Egypt

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

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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#ShorebirdsForShiloh #TheOrnithologist

Restoring Mexico’s seabird sanctuaries Seabird colonies once wiped out by invasive species are now thriving across Mexico’s islands. A model of science-backed island restoration and community collaboration, this is one of the world’s most ...

Seabird colonies once wiped out by invasive species are now thriving across Mexico’s islands — a global model of science-backed restoration and community-led conservation.

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#seabirds #habitatrestoration #seabirdconservation #mexico #TheOrnithologist

Same Species, Different Clocks: Migration That Shapes Reproductive Timing in Birds Resident and migratory dark-eyed juncos living side-by-side in winter respond differently to the same cues – revealing internal timekeepers tied to migratory strategy.

Resident and migratory dark-eyed juncos living side-by-side in winter respond differently to the same cues – revealing internal timekeepers tied to migratory strategy.

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#ornithology #birdmigration #TheOrnithologist #migrationecology

Three decades of action for migratory waterbirds – AEWA’s landmark role in turning science into cross-continental conservation AEWA turns 30—celebrating three decades of cross-border conservation for migratory waterbirds. From Lapwings to Bald Ibises, here’s what it achieved and why it still matters.

AEWA turns 30 – celebrating three decades of cross-border conservation for migratory waterbirds. From Lapwings to Bald Ibises, here’s what it achieved and why it still matters.

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#30yearsaewa #waterbirds #Conservation #TheOrnithologist

Harriers in the Crosshairs Despite full legal protection, the Hen Harrier is still one of Britain’s most persecuted raptors. Our latest article explores the uneasy truth behind its struggle to survive – and what it says about t...

Despite legal protection, the Hen Harrier remains one of Britain’s most persecuted raptors. What its decline reveals about land conflict, policy, and upland reform.

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#HenHarrier #RaptorPersecution #BirdConservation #TheOrnithologist

Tracked for the First Time: How Juvenile Egrets Disperse Across Australia – and Beyond Satellite tracking reveals the surprising journeys of juvenile egrets from Australia’s Macquarie Marshes—ranging from local wetlands to an astonishing nonstop flight to Papua New Guinea. A fascinating...

Satellite tracking reveals the surprising journeys of juvenile egrets from Australia’s Macquarie Marshes. A fascinating look at early dispersal and its importance for wetland conservation.

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#TheOrnithologist #BirdTracking #Australia #Birds #Ornithology

Patch by Patch: Birders Are Building a Grassroots Conservation Dataset What can 15 minutes in your local patch reveal? A growing network of birders is showing how consistent observations can drive real conservation.

What can 15 minutes in your local patch reveal? A growing network of birders is showing how consistent observations can drive real conservation.
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#citizenscience #patchbird #birdsurvey #conservation #TheOrnithologist #eBird

A Flyway Through the Heart of Asia: ‘Heuglin’s Gulls’ Reveal a Hidden Migratory Passage New research uncovers a transcontinental migration route of ‘Heuglin’s Gulls’ – from the tropics of Sri Lanka to Arctic Russia – through inland Asia.

New research uncovers a transcontinental migration route of ‘Heuglin’s Gulls’ – from the tropics of Sri Lanka to Arctic Russia – through inland Asia.

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#TheOrnithologist #Migration #BirdTracking #HeuglinsGull

Harpy Eagle Returns to Chiapas A juvenile Harpy Eagle seen flying with its parents in the Lacandon Jungle confirms the species is once again breeding in southern Mexico.

A juvenile Harpy Eagle seen flying with its parents in the Lacandon Jungle confirms the species is once again breeding in southern Mexico.

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#harpyeagle #mexico #Chiapas #speciesrebound #TheOrnithologist

Rethinking Rarity: The Return of Fox’s Weaver in Uganda New field records of Uganda’s only endemic bird challenge long-held assumptions about its rarity. The Fox’s Weaver isn’t extinct – it’s breeding, and it’s been hiding in overlooked wetlands all along.

Uganda’s only endemic bird was once feared extinct. Now, the Fox’s Weaver is back—and it’s rewriting what we know about rarity and rediscovery.
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#ornithology #birdconservation #Uganda #FoxsWeaver #rarebirds #TheOrnithologist

The Extreme Breeding Ecology of Cliff-nesting Swifts Cliff-nesting swifts defy gravity—and ecological convention. This article explores how these aerial specialists adapted to breed in some of the planet’s most inhospitable vertical landscapes.

They nest on vertical cliffs, raise chicks in darkness, and even breed behind waterfalls. Discover the astonishing breeding strategies of swifts:
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#Swifts #BirdBreeding #AvianEcology #CliffNesting #BirdBehaviour #Ornithology #TheOrnithologist

Born in Isolation: The Australian Origin of Songbirds Oscines – true songbirds – make up nearly half of all bird species alive today. A new study confirms that their evolutionary roots trace back to Australia, offering powerful new insight into one of th...

They make up half the world’s bird species – but where did songbirds begin?

A sweeping new study confirms their origin in Australia, reshaping our understanding of global avian evolution.

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#TheOrnithologist #evolution #songbirds #Australia

Real-Time, Real Impact: Revolutionary Bird Tracking with Interrex’s UBILINK A breakthrough in wildlife tracking: Interrex’s UBILINK system delivers real-time, high-resolution data from even the most remote corners of the world.

What if you could follow a bird’s journey as it happens? A satellite system changing how we follow birds in real time. Discover the tech, the people behind it, and what it means for conservation.

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#TheOrnithologist #BirdTracking #ConservationTech #Interrex

It a Birds-of-Paradise species. Standardwing. 😊

A Life in the Tundra: Honouring Dr. Shiloh Schulte’s Final Fieldwork A tribute to Dr. Shiloh Schulte, celebrating his Arctic shorebird research and his inspiring legacy in conservation and field science.

Honouring Dr. Shiloh Schulte’s inspiring legacy in Arctic shorebird conservation. His final field season reminds us why the tundra’s stories must be told.

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#ornithology #shorebirdscience #theornithologist #shilohschulte #arcticresearch #shorebirds

Fantastic. So pure.

It’s finally here. Months of preparation but The Ornithologist, a new online magazine portal is ready. I appreciate every share and mention. 🙏🏽

In Memory of Dr. Shiloh Schulte Shorebirds brought us together, even though we never met. In memory of Dr. Shiloh Schulte—one of the first to support World Shorebirds Day and a true friend to the global shorebird community.

Personal tribute to Dr. Shiloh Schulte, a devoted shorebird scientist and early supporter of World Shorebirds Day. His loss is deeply felt.

#shorebirds #shorebirdscience #shilohschulte #worldshorebirdsday

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Poor phone snap of a majestic bird. I found this adult Golden Eagle at one of my #PatchBird survey spots in southern Scotland. What a day… Iceland Gull and Marsh Warbler in the morning then this. 😍
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#birding #birdsurvey #birdmonitoring #birdconservation

Audubon California Project Receives $5.2m for Salton Sea Restoration Wildlife Conservation Board Grant will help fund work at Bombay Beach Wetlands

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An orange graphic featuring a photo of a Far Eastern Curlew catching a crab. Above the photo, text reads: Far Eastern Curlew. Numenius madagascariensis. Below the photo, text reads: Status: Endangered.

White text on an orange background. Text reads: The Far Eastern Curlew is the largest of the curlew species, and is the largest migratory wader in the world. It breeds in the Northeastern Asia including Siberia, the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and northern China. In winter, it flies south to Australia, with some individuals also being found in New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia.

White text on an orange background. The call of the Far Eastern Curlew is similar to that of the Eurasian Curlew, but noticeably deeper in tone. Despite its status as a well-loved bird for the people who live within its range, the Far-Eastern Curlew has seen a dramatic decline in recent years due to a multitude of human induced factors. In Australia, numbers have declined by 81%, which is thought to be mainly due to habitat destruction in both the Yellow Sea and in Australia.

From the smallest curlew species yesterday to the largest for today's World Curlew Day Curlew Countdown!

The Far Eastern Curlew migrates along the East Asian – Australasian Flyway, breeding in Northwestern Asia & wintering in Australia (plus some in New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines & Indonesia.

It's less than a week until World Curlew Day!

The scaffolding is up in Stroud, ready for ATM Street Art to create his beautiful Curlew mural.

We will be celebrating World Curlew Day in Stroud on Monday, with ATM, WWT and Glos Naturalists Society.

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