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The state of birdlife reflects our relationship with nature and our landscapes. The new atlas presents the current distribution, abundance and altitud ...

New: Swiss Breeding Bird Atlas

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In late summer, birds start preparing for the winter season. While some of them change their diet and spend the winter in their breeding grounds, othe ...

Autumn migration

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The annual publication The State of Birds in Switzerland summarises the results of our various monitoring projects, conducted with the support of more ...

State of Birds 2018

Welcome to the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach.

As a non-profit foundation sponsored by the public we are engaged in research and conservation projects and launch information campaigns in support of our native birds.

Visitor centre

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The visitor centre is the new attraction on the shore of lake Sempach.

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