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Lead poisoning in golden eagles
Carcasses of wild animals often contain fragments of lead ammunition. The Swiss Ornithological Institute examines whether golden eagles
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Birds and wind farms
The Swiss Ornithological Institute evaluates technical developments with respect to possible consequences for birds. Wind farms are
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Birds and glass
How can we prevent deadly collisions of birds with glass windows? |
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Birds and aerial lines
If not adequately constructed, mean voltage power poles can represent a great risk for electrocution in birds, with large species being
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Birds and fishery
Birds are often "in the line of fire" of the critique of fishermen. The Swiss Ornithological Institute strives towards an objective and
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Damages of carrion crows in farmland
Carrion crows are known to cause damages in crops, particularly in maize fields. What can be done to prevent such damages? |
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Birds and air traffic
How strongly does air traffic disturb birds? |
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Birds and flying fields for model aviation
Conflicts between the interests of model aviation and nature conservation can be avoided with an adequate choice of location for flying
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Avian flu
Wild birds, especially waterfowl, are suspected to be vectors of the highly pathogenic avian flu subtype H5N1. The Swiss Ornithological
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Birds and golf courses
Is the booming golf sport ecologically compatible? The Swiss Ornithological Institute was wondering and examined several golf courses. |