How do spoonbills migrate together

15-04-2026

Apr 15 2026 (15:30 – 17:00)
Location: Sânwalden, Fryske Akademy
By: Maaike van der Bemt

How do spoonbills migrate together, and what can GPS-data reveal about joint flight behaviour? I will present the findings of my master research project where I worked with GPS-tracking data of spoonbills and developed a script to help detect joint flights. Giving us further insight into the dynamics of joint spoonbill migration

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In addition, we are currently organizing targeted work meetings, building on the traditions that we have developed during the Wadvogelwerk (Metawad-Waddenfonds), Kening fan ‘e Greide for many years, and the black-tailed godwit research in southwest Fryslân.

Centre for global ecological change at the University of Groningen

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