| Our research focuses on the behavioural ecology of migration, dispersal, sex and reproduction. We use both an evolutionary and physiological approach to study animals in their natural environment. The emphasis is on the individual level, where interactions between individuals are of growing interest. The work is done in a variety of systems all over the world and focusses on birds (waders, songbirds and waterfowl). The ultimate aim is to understand distribution patterns as a consequence of historical constraints in interplay with current selection. We expect that this understanding will also help to conserve nature around us. |
