M. Wikelski

Developmental stage determines the realized energy landscape for a flight specialist

The study shows that the realized energy landscape for golden eagles changes with age, with younger eagles having higher energy costs and smaller flyable areas.

Foxtrot migration and dynamic over-wintering range of an arctic raptor

This study reveals that the Rough-legged buzzard exhibits dynamic over-wintering movements, termed 'foxtrot migration,' which extend its wintering range and challenge traditional range mapping methods.

The role of wingbeat frequency and amplitude in flight power

The paper examines how wingbeat frequency and amplitude relate to flight power in birds, finding that amplitude is more variable and better reflects energy demands than frequency alone.

Seabird morphology determines operational wind speeds, tolerable maxima and responses to extremes

This study examines how seabird morphology influences their tolerance to wind speeds and responses to extreme weather events using tracking data from 18 species.

MoveApps - a serverless no-code analysis platform for animal tracking data

MoveApps provides an open, serverless platform for analyzing animal tracking data, enabling users to share and execute analysis workflows without coding.

Effect of tag attachment on the flight performance of five raptor species

This study compares the effects of two harness types on flight performance in raptors, finding leg-loops cause less drag and improve flight efficiency.

Ecological inference using data from accelerometers needs careful protocols

This paper evaluates accelerometer accuracy in ecological studies, showing that calibration, tag placement, and attachment procedures significantly affect data quality and ecological inference.

The species-specificity of energy landscapes for soaring birds, and its consequences for transferring suitability models across species

This study compares how two soaring bird species use energy landscapes, finding species-specific requirements that limit the transferability of suitability models.

Fine-scale changes in speed and altitude suggest protean movements in homing pigeon flights

This study examines how homing pigeons adjust flight speed and altitude in response to topography and land cover, finding mixed evidence for energy-saving strategies and highlighting fine-scale variability in flight patterns.

The interplay of wind and uplift facilitates over-water flight in facultative soaring birds

This study shows that migratory birds use wind and uplift conditions to optimize energy-efficient over-water flight routes.

Wing tags severely impair movement in African Cape Vulture

This study shows that wing tags impair flight performance in Cape Vultures, leading to reduced flight frequency, slower speeds, and shorter distances traveled compared to leg bands.

Potential short-term earthquake forecasting by farm-animal monitoring

This study shows farm animals exhibit anticipatory activity before earthquakes, with anticipation times linked to distance from epicenters, suggesting potential for short-term earthquake forecasting.

Causes and consequences of facultative sea crossing in a soaring migrant

This study examines how atmospheric and geographic factors influence route selection in migrating white storks, finding that wind patterns and energy costs affect whether birds cross or circumvent the Mediterranean Sea.

Integrating animal movement with habitat suitability for estimating dynamic landscape connectivity

The paper combines animal movement data with habitat suitability to estimate dynamic landscape connectivity for bar-headed geese throughout their annual cycle.