Due to its scenic diversity and size, the canton of Grisons is home to countless bird species. This also applies to bird species which breed on cultivated land that have been displaced from the Swiss Plateau by human activity. The canton enjoys a special status in the protection of meadow-nesting birds, in particular because it still has large areas of late-cut, less intensively and extensively used mown meadows that provide a habitat for Whinchat, Eurasian Skylark and Tree Pipit in particular. We work closely with local partners on the individual promotion projects.
Late-cut reedbeds on Alp Flix are the habitat of the Whinchat.
Versatile hedgerow landscape in the Albula valley.
Intensively farmed grassland and mountain farming in Val Müstair.
Diverse cultural landscape at Lai da Vons.
Farming the mountain meadows in Val Lumnezia.
Species-rich late-mown meadows near Lumbrein.
Late-cut mountain meadows on the Schamserberg are the habitat of the skylark.
Species-rich, less intensively utilised meadows such as this example in Zernez are preserved through low-impact use.
Whinchats breed in flower-rich meadows that are mown late in the year and not irrigated.
The Eurasian Skylark prefers to stay where the vegetation is not too dense.
The Red-backed Shrike favours thorny bushes, as it often spikes its prey on thorns or sharp side branches to crush it and store food.
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Agricultural habitats
We promote wildlife-friendly agriculture with more high-quality and better-connected habitats, fewer artificial fertilisers and fewer pesticides.