Swallow rescue: Build nesting aids now and support spring messengers!

Swallow rescue: Build nesting aids now and support spring messengers!

Mombach, Deutschland - swallows are considered spring messengers and lucky charms. But the return of the smoke and meal swallows from their winter quarters in Africa are increasingly problematic. A lack of suitable breeding places is the main problem that endangers the return of these birds. For this reason, animal protection Austria has created the remarkable "Schwalben Rescue - every nesting aid" in order to counteract the loss of species. The initiative was triggered by a cold slump in autumn, which brought over 7,000 swallows in need, supported by more than 1,500 volunteers who helped to rescue.

Now that the swallows return, the need for suitable breeding sites is greater than ever. Animal protection Austria calls everyone to build or attach nesting aids to offer these beautiful birds a home. The nesting aids can be placed in a variety of ways: on balconies, under roofing or in gardens. The organization provides instructions, tips for choosing the location and comprehensive background information online to make it easier for interested citizens to get started.

hands -on activities and workshops

As part of the campaign, Tierschutz Austria offers numerous workshops, the next will take place on Saturday, April 12th. There is also a hands -on campaign under the hashtag #Schwalbenretten, which invites you to photograph the self -made nesting aids and share them on social media. Suitable breeding places should be protected places with a free approach area and a height of at least 2.5 meters above the ground. Smoke swallows prefer open interiors, while meal swallows like to attach their nests on the outside of house walls.

A single nesting aid can already do a lot, and everyone is invited to participate - be it as a family, school class, community or individual. The initiative of animal protection Austria should not only raise awareness of the threats of swallows, but also offer simple solutions to actively contribute to the rescue of the species

breeding places in Mombach

In addition, new breeding sites for swallows and wall sailors are created in Mombach. As part of a nesting box campaign on April 1, 2023, several ready -to -use breeding places for meal swallows were installed. The specialists also took care of the assembly of wall sailors under difficult conditions, such as in the rain, to promote species protection. Images of these measures are available and document the activities as an example.

The swallow population is under pressure, not only because of the lack of nesting sites, but also due to further threatening environmental conditions. According to the NABU, many bird species are very threatened, including frequent types such as the smoke swallow. It is therefore important to take proactive measures to protect them and many other bird species. The commitment in projects such as swallow rescue is a step in the right direction.

For further information and instructions for creating nesting aids, animal protection Austria offers comprehensive resources. The actions and initiatives are a clear invitation to actively work for the preservation of domestic bird species.

dates and further information can be found on the website of Tierschutz Austria: Tierschutz Austria .

Images and information about the nesting box campaign can be viewed on the page AK Umwelt . For additional insights into bird species and the challenges with which you are confronted, the nabu