Kaiser eagle in Austria: a success story of bird protection!
Kaiser eagle in Austria: a success story of bird protection!
The fascinating return of the imperial eagle to Austria is an impressive example of successful species protection. The BirdLife Austria nature and bird protection organization has been actively committed to this globally threatened way since 1999. With the help of GPS channels that were attached to more than 50 young birds, the life stories of these majestic birds are transformed into exciting documentation. Experts have found that the trips of the imperial eagles depend on personal properties: While some birds fly to Greece in the winter months, others spend their time in the local wine region. These individual trips are not only important for research, but also show the dangerous challenges that the eagles encounter, such as illegal persecution by humans. The shooting of Artemisia, which flew over half of Europe and had many fans, was particularly tragic, as Matthias Schmidt from Birdlife Austria reported.
The return of these majestic birds of prey is not only a success story, but also harbors serious challenges. According to Gábor Wichmann from Birdlife Austria, there are currently only about 50 breeding pairs in Austria, and the population is still relatively fragile. "Despite the gratifying developments, such as the successful brood of Esperanza, which has already raised nine young birds, the imperial eagle remains at risk." Threats from illegal hunting and the expansion of wind turbines represent considerable risks for these animals. That is why Birdlife Austria will continue to do everything possible to fight for the protection and maintenance of the imperial eagle.
Spanish imperial eagle: a comparable threat
In parallel to the efforts to the Austrian imperial eagle, the Spanish imperial eagle, which is only slightly smaller than its Austrian relative with a height of about 80 cm and a wingspan of around two meters. Its distribution is limited to small areas in southwestern Spain and has also been limited to Portugal since 2003. According to Fokus Natur there was only 11 to 18 couples there in 2013. With a comparable risk from human activities and the loss of habitats, it can be seen that the protection and preservation of these majestic birds across national borders is of immense importance.| Details | |
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