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Winds and barriers shape zigzagged trans-African migrations of Canarian Eleonora’s falcons

A research team led by Doñana Biological Station – CSIC studied how wind fields and geographical barriers shape the trans-African migrations of Eleonora’s falcons between the Canary Islands...

Correcting 6% of electric pylons used by Canarian Egyptian vultures could reduce electrocutions by 50%

A study led by the Doñana Biological Station analyzes the patterns of power lines use by Canarian Egyptian vultures. The researchers have fitted 49 individuals with GPS-devices. This accounted for...

Bird migration limits the adaptation of European plants to climate change

A study with the participation of the Doñana Biological Station (CSIC) shows that most of the plants in Europe are dispersed by birds that migrate to warmer areas in autumn. Common birds that...