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Two years ago, we began developing a systematic map to synthesize demographic research on migratory birds. Thanks to the remarkable efforts of our international team, we have now successfully completed the screening of 47,959 relevant scientific publications. This achievement reflects the dedication of 126 active contributors from across the network and represents a major step towards creating one of the most comprehensive evidence bases on migratory bird demography. Data ext

The past weeks have been an exciting and productive time for the EUFLYNET community, with major achievements in both capacity building and collaborative research. WG2: Another Successful Statistical School in Milan The second edition of the EUFLYNET Statistical School, organized by University of Milan with support of Working Group 2 in Milan, was a great success. Bringing together participants from across the network, the course combined lectures with hands-on practical sessi

Following the EUFLYNET meeting in Vienna, participants had the opportunity to attend a training school dedicated to biologging data and movement analysis tools . The workshop introduced participants to the Move ecosystem , including Movebank, MoveApps, Movebank Life History Museum, Movetraits and MoveBON. Through a series of presentations and guided sessions, attendees learned how these platforms support the storage, management and analysis of animal movement data. Participan

EUFLYNET is pleased to announce an upcoming training school on basic statistics , organised by Alessandra Costanzo and Roberto Ambrosini , which will take place 15–19 June 2026 in Milan, Italy . The course is designed to support researchers who want to strengthen their quantitative and analytical skills for ecological research. Participation will be limited to approximately 20 participants attending in person and 20 joining online . The programme will cover key topics essent

We are pleased to announce that a new call for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSM), Young Researcher and Innovator (YRI), and ITC Conference Grants is now open within EUFLYNET . These funding opportunities aim to support scientific collaboration, mobility, and knowledge exchange among researchers working on migratory species and flyway ecology. The grants are designed to strengthen international cooperation, foster new research ideas, and support the career development of

The EUFLYNET meeting in Vienna has officially come to an end for the most of the participants. Over several intensive days, scientists, migration ecologists, ringing specialists, policy experts, and conservation practitioners working across the European–African migratory flyway gathered to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and define concrete next steps for coordinated action. The programme reflected the breadth of expertise within the network — from fundamental r

The next EUFLYNET meeting is about to start — this time in Vienna, Austria! Over the coming days, scientists, conservation experts, and environmental practitioners across the European–African migratory flyway will gather to discuss progress, align strategies, and plan the next steps in strengthening species conservation and coordinated action across the network. As always, the agenda is full of collaboration, discussion, and forward-looking work. 💻 Join Online – Streaming A

Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in the COST Connect event “COST Actions and UN agencies – Solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals.” The initiative aimed to identify synergies and explore future collaboration pathways between COST Actions and the United Nations system. Beyond high-level discussions, the event focused on practical mechanisms: helping research networks better navigate UN structures, identify relevant focal points and agencies, explore fu

The next EUFLYNET general meeting will be in Vienna between 23-27 February 2026 . We are preparing a very interesting and engaging program, and we look forward to greeting many of you there! While the program is still in preparation, here is some general plan to guide your decision about attending the meeting! WG1 will focus mostly on involving relevant stakeholders from the policy, education, and social sectors. We will organize talks by a range of diverse stakeholders who c

Two weeks ago, we kicked off the synthesis of demographic research on migratory birds with almost 30 participants from across Europe! 📚 We focused on training reviewers and literature screening. It was truly an inspiring and very productive week. 📍 The workshop took place in Kostelec nad Černými Lesy, near Prague (Czech Republic). Many thanks to all participants for the fantastic atmosphere and wonderful event. Looking forward to the next steps together!

The MLSG and the COST Action EUFLYNET will be hosting a symposium on migratory land bird research on the weekend before the EOU...

From 19 to 21 May 2025, several EUFLYNET members took part in the International Ecology and Ornithology Conference (IEOC) in Iași,...

Ringing, learning, connecting – EUFLYNET in Morocco The EUFLYNET Training School in Kénitra, Morocco took place from 14th to 18th April...

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New Research Initiatives at EUFLYNET We are excited to announce that EUFLYNET members are embarking on several new research projects this...

On October 15th and 16th, members of EUFLYNET had the privilege of attending the Wingspan 2024 conference held in Brussels. This...

We are thrilled to share the experiences of Susan McKinlay, PhD student at the University of Milan, who was awarded the COST...

Working Group 2 (Capacity Strengthening) at EUFLYNET is excited to plan future training schools and workshops tailored to your interests....

Agigea Bird Observatory will host the EUFLYNET training school from September 9 to 13, 2024. The training aims to equip ornithologists...

Synthesizing Knowledge: Working Group 3’s Strategic Review Initiative As we conclude our series on the pivotal outcomes of the EUFLYNET...