Red alarm level: owl population in Uelzen dropped dramatically!

Red alarm level: owl population in Uelzen dropped dramatically!

Uelzen, Deutschland - alarm level red in Lower Saxony! The owl population shrinks dramatically and the barn owls are on the abyss! The Nature Conservation Association (NABU) is alarm: Only around 360 young animals were spotted in the Uelzen district - a shocking decline compared to almost three times as many in 2019! These terrifying numbers were informed by a NABU spokesman to the NDR Lower Saxony, who took a close look at the worrying situation.

The causes of this decline are alarming: heavy rain in spring has massively affected the food supply to the owls and had many field mice drown. These small rodents are the lifeline of the owls, and without them survival becomes a real challenge! In addition, farmers were able to get their harvests late due to the soaked fields, which led to the vegetation of high growth and the remaining mice could better hide. A vicious circle that drives the owls into the tightness!

breeding places in danger!

But that's not all! The loss of breeding sites is another urgent problem. Especially in new development areas there are fewer and fewer protected nesting opportunities for the owls. But there is hope: farmers work with the NABU and offer breeding sites in their barns. This initiative could help stabilize owl population, but hope for a mild winter remains crucial. The NABU warns that the barn owls were able to create little fat this year, which significantly endangered their chances of survival in the cold season.

The situation is not only alarming locally, but also throws a bright light on the challenges that the wildlife faces in Lower Saxony. While in the Oldenburger Land the number of young veils with around 1,150 copies shows a positive trend, the location in the Uelzen district is a warning signal for the entire region. The NABU urges the population to work to protect these fascinating birds and to recognize the importance of their habitats. The coming months are crucial: will the measures of the NABU and farmers have an effect? The owls need our help - now more than ever!