'Reason for Hope'

Exciting conclusion of the autumn migration

Newsletter 14/12/2020

The autumn migration for the breeding colonies north of the Alps is concluded. Approximately 120 birds are in the Tuscan wintering area at the WWF Oasi Laguna di Orbetello, while further 40 birds are spread over the area between Tuscany and the southern edge of the Alps. We expect more birds to reach the common wintering site, although an increasing number of birds spend their winter further north. This progressive shortening of the migration distance occurring in parts of the population is a phenomenon also known in other species, most probably driven by global warming due to climate change.

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No survival without teamwork

Newsletter 02/11/2020

Press information of the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF) regarding the research project FWF P 30620, which runs in the frame of our NBI reintroduction project.

Migratory birds flying south provide an impressive example of cooperative behaviour that saves power and energy. In the past it was impossible for scientists to study this phenomenon in a natural environment. Researchers who guided young Northern Bald Ibises to their wintering grounds have now succeeded for the first time in obtaining a comprehensive data set. A better understanding of this behaviour is also of fundamental importance in respect of climate change.

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Layman's report

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Reason for Hope

One of the largest european species conservation projects  

The Northern Bald Ibis is a migratory bird which was native in Central Europe until the 17th century, before it became extinct due to the huge hunting pressure. Today the Northern Bald Ibis is one of the most endangered bird species worldwide. In the context of an EU project (LIFE+ Biodiversity), with partners in Austria, Italy and Germany, the species is to be reintroduced in Europe. 

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