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Gyorgy Szimuly (Szimi)

@worldwaders.bsky.social

I’ve been addicted to birding and bird conservation, nature education, shorebird conservation and bird monitoring for over 45 years. I founded World Shorebirds Day. Avid traveller for birds. https://www.birdutmproject.org

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North America’s Bird Declines Reveal a Global Conservation Blind Spot Common birds are driving North America’s declines. Their disappearance is a global conservation blind spot.

Common birds are driving North America’s declines. Their disappearance is a global conservation blind spot.

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#birdconservation #ornithology #patchbird #BirdDeclines #commonbirds

04.10.2025 02:33 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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No Rain, No Refuge: The Aquatic Warbler’s Breeding Crisis 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...

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.

theornithologist.org/no-rain-no-r...

27.09.2025 02:43 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Why Wait to Grow Up? Shorebirds' Delayed Maturity Tied to Coastal Living Why do some shorebirds delay breeding by a year or more? A new study reveals how coastal environments shape avian maturity through behavioural challenges.

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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#TheOrnithologist #shorebirds #ornithology

23.09.2025 04:38 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

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#TheOrnithologist #ornithology #birds

21.09.2025 00:35 — 👍 10    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Saker Falcon on Thin Ice: Uneven Recovery Across Europe The Saker Falcon’s recovery is a flagship success in Hungary — but across Europe, extinction risk still looms large.

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

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#ornithology #TheOrnithologist #conservation

17.09.2025 00:51 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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13.09.2025 17:20 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Running on Empty: How a Dunlin Crossed Europe Without Reserves 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.

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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#TheOrnithologist #shorebirds #waders #migration

13.09.2025 03:44 — 👍 22    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Shorebirds, one year on: what we won, what we lost, and what must come next 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.

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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#TheOrnithologist #shorebirds #waders #WorldShorebirdDay

06.09.2025 04:39 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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First confirmed breeding of the Black-winged Kite in Hungary The Black-winged Kite breeds in Hungary for the first time. Another step in the northward march of Mediterranean species.

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

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#TheOrnithologist #ornithology

05.09.2025 16:52 — 👍 24    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 1
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A Stranger in the Wetlands: Limpkin Range Expansion Redraws the Map 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.

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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#TheOrnithologist #limpkin #rangeexpansion #ornithology

03.09.2025 02:06 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Instinct vs. Experience: Steppe Eagles Learn to Migrate Safely New research shows young Steppe Eagles take riskier routes through human landscapes, while adults learn to avoid them.

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

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#TheOrnithologist #Migration #birdsofprey #steppeeagle

30.08.2025 03:39 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The WHSRN Week: Flying over the World Shorebird Day Millions of shorebirds traverse continents each year – and now there’s a week to celebrate their journey and those protecting them.

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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#TheOrnithologist #shorebirds #WorldShorebirdDay #manomet #WHSRN

21.08.2025 03:17 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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World Shorebirds Day Offer – The Ornithologist 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...

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.

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16.08.2025 15:54 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Stopover Ecology in Motion: GPS Insights into Pied Avocet Migration GPS data shows Pied Avocets break migration into long, leisurely stopovers – a strategy that reshapes our view of wader travel.

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

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#PiedAvocet #TheOrnithologist #birdmigration

13.08.2025 22:43 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

09.08.2025 02:51 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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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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#ornithology #birdphotography #TheOrnithologist

07.08.2025 20:00 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

05.08.2025 02:21 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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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.

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04.08.2025 01:02 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

Discover the story: theornithologist.org/island-of-re...

#Seabirds #Conservation #GoughIsland #TheOrnithologist

31.07.2025 13:20 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

29.07.2025 10:03 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

28.07.2025 14:26 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

27.07.2025 04:51 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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

26.07.2025 04:15 — 👍 34    🔁 12    💬 0    📌 0
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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

25.07.2025 06:35 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

22.07.2025 10:01 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

21.07.2025 21:02 — 👍 8    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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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

19.07.2025 05:30 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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.
Learn more:
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#citizenscience #patchbird #birdsurvey #conservation #TheOrnithologist #eBird

20.07.2025 20:01 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

Read the full story: theornithologist.org/a-flyway-thr...

#TheOrnithologist #Migration #BirdTracking #HeuglinsGull

18.07.2025 06:29 — 👍 7    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

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