Water colour, derived from chromophoric dissolved organic matter (cDOM), is a key indicator of water quality. Increasing water colour trends worldwide and in Australia have raised concerns, yet the drivers of colour variability in natural ecosystems remain poorly understood. We aimed to investigate the drivers of spatial and temporal variability of water colour generation across well-drained temperate forested catchments in so...

In July 2021 record-breaking extreme rainfall occurred in Western Europe causing huge damage and loss of life. The event was associated with a persistent cut-off low pressure system. We assess the influence of the large-scale dynamics on the extreme rainfall, evaluating the sensitivity of the rainfall to the specific circulation pattern of this event. Using multiple lines of evidence we show small changes in the position and m...

The garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) inhabits a wide range of habitats, from urban areas in warm temperate lowlands to cool mountain ranges. Despite its adaptability, it has largely disappeared from its former range. While most forest populations in Germany are declining, some populations in cities remain stable. To better understand the ecology of this endangered species, VHF telemetry studies were conducted. Between May a...

The rapid increase in the volume and variety of terrestrial biosphere observations (i.e., remote sensing data and in situ measurements) offers a unique opportunity to derive ecological insights, refine process‐based models, and improve forecasting for decision support. However, despite their potential, ecological observations have primarily been used to benchmark process‐based models, as many past and current models lack the c...

Aim To identify the broad‐scale oceanic migration routes (‘marine flyways’) used by multiple pelagic, long‐distance migratory seabirds based on a global compilation of tracking data. Location Global. Time Period 1989–2023. Major Taxa Studied Seabirds (Families: Phaethontidae, Hydrobatidae, Diomedeidae, Procellariidae, Laridae and Stercorariidae). Methods We collated a comprehensive global tracking dataset that included the mig...

Human activity and associated landscape modifications alter the movements of animals with consequences for populations and ecosystems worldwide. Species performing long‐distance movements are thought to be particularly sensitive to human impact. Despite the increasing anthropogenic pressure, it remains challenging to understand and predict animals' responses to human activity. Here we address this knowledge gap using 1206 Glob...

In July 2021 extreme rainfall across Western Europe caused severe flooding and substantial impacts, including over 200 fatalities and extensive infrastructure damage within Germany and the Benelux countries. After the event, a hydrological assessment and a probabilistic event attribution analysis of rainfall data were initiated and complemented by discussing the vulnerability and exposure context. The global mean surface tempe...

A Correction to this paper has been published: 10.1007/s12035-021-02349-2