Raymond Klaassen

Raymond Klaassen is a Researcher at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Conservation Ecology Group. His work focuses on Migratory Bird Ecology, Climate Change Adaptation, and Renewable Energy Impact Assessment.

His research explores:

• Trans-Himalayan and Trans-Saharan migration patterns in raptors like Montagu's Harriers and Common Cuckoos
• Collision risks of raptors with wind turbines, using Flight Height Distributions and GPS Tracking
• Site fidelity and breeding synchrony in long-distance migratory seabirds
• Ecological design of solar parks to support Nature-Inclusive Agriculture while mitigating species-specific impacts
• Evolutionary arms races between crabs and molluscs in intertidal ecosystems

Key publications include studies on Detour Migration, Wind Turbine Dimensions, and Annual Cycle Site Proximity, with applications to UN Sustainable Development Goals (Biodiversity, Climate Action, Life on Land). He actively participates in Academic Presentations and Public Outreach, contributing to datasets on Bird Tracking and Intertidal Food Webs.