Wouter M. G. Vansteelant

Full-season spring migration counts reveal seasonal contrasts in raptor migration through the eastern Black Sea flyway

The paper conducts full-season spring migration surveys near Batumi, Georgia, revealing seasonal contrasts in raptor migration patterns through the eastern Black Sea flyway.

Dispersal, maturation and recruitment in a long-lived, trans-continentally migrating bird

This study tracks natal dispersal and recruitment in European honey buzzards, finding that individuals gradually reduce their ranging areas and increase time spent on breeding grounds as they gain experience.

Eurasian Spoonbill chicks receive parental care up to several months after fledging, but not into migration

This study quantifies post-fledging parental care in Eurasian spoonbills, showing it ends before migration and varies with chick age and parent-chick interactions.

Falcons use wind assistance and remote islands to mitigate risk during ocean-crossings

This study examines how Eleonoras falcons adjust flight behavior during seasonal ocean crossings based on wind conditions and island usage.

Gradual ontogenetic shifts in the mobility and space use of long-lived migratory greater flamingos

This study tracks how greater flamingos' mobility and space use change with age, showing increased exploration in early years and a shift to more sedentary behavior as they mature.