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Conflicts between birds and humans

The Swiss Ornithological Institute contributes to the mitigation of conflicts between birds and humans through scientific investigations and expertise work.

Projects

Lead poisoning in Golden Eagles

Carcasses of wild animals often contain fragments of lead ammunition. The Swiss Ornithological Institute examines whethe ...

Lead poisoning in Golden Eagles

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Birds and wind farms

The Swiss Ornithological Institute evaluates technical developments with respect to possible consequences for birds. Win ...

Birds and wind farms

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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 larg ...

Birds and aerial lines

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Birds and glass

How can we prevent deadly collisions of birds with glass windows?

Birds and glass

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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 a ...

Birds and fishery

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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 damage ...

Damages of carrion crows in farmland

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Birds and air traffic

How strongly does air traffic disturb birds?

Birds and air traffic

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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 loca ...

Birds and flying fields for model aviation

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Birds and golf courses

Is the booming golf sport ecologically compatible? The Swiss Ornithological Institute was wondering and examined several ...

Birds and golf courses

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