Third Conference of the European Ornithologists' Union
Groningen, Netherlands, 21-25 August 2001
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The meeting was well attended by staff members and students of the Avian Demography Unit. From left to right: Les Underhill, Birgit Erni (former MSc student, now doing a PhD at the Swiss Ornithological Institute), Albert Schultz, Doug Harebottle, Kathy Calf, Dieter Oschadleus. |
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We presented posters at the conference. Here is Doug at his poster, based on his MSc thesis work on the migration of the Spotted Ground Thrush. |
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We stayed at the Weeva Hotel in the city centre. It was a great place to relax after the day's meetings, before heading off to find supper. |
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Night life in Groningen was very pleasant, with a student atmosphere. There were plenty of restaurants and pubs, many with outdoor seating in pedestrian zones. The summer weather was wonderful. |
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The meetings were held at the Biological Centre of the university in Haren, some 20 minutes by bicycle south of central Groningen. |
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One evening, en route back to Groningen we took a detour through the farmlands, which left us in no doubt that we were definitely in the Netherlands. |
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Between the train station in Groningen and the city centre is a canal circling the city. |
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On the conference excursion, we visited the Wadden Sea where we sighted thousands of Shelduck, European Oystercatchers and other waders. |
Dieter Oschadleus
27 September 2001