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We use the donations we receive very carefully. For many years, the Swiss Ornithological Institute has been certified with the ZEWO quality seal for charitable organisations.
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General information
Legal structure
The Swiss Ornithological Institute has been registered as a foundation according to Art. 80-89bis of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) since 1954. As a charitable foundation, the Institute is subject to fed-eral supervision by the General Secretariat of the Federal Department of Home Affairs.
Independence
As a private, independent non-profit foundation widely supported by the public, the Swiss Orni-thological Institute is dedicated to the study and conservation of wild birds.
Certification
The Swiss Ornithological Institute is certified as a charitable organisation by the ZEWO Foundation. The rigorous standards established by ZEWO ensure the responsible and efficient use of funds.
Accounting
Financial statements are prepared according to the recommendations for non-profit organisations (Swiss GAAP FER 21).
Auditor
Balmer-Etienne AG Luzern
Donations account
Schweizerische Vogelwarte
6204 Sempach
IBAN: CH47 0900 0000 6000 2316 1
BIC/SWIFT Code: POFICHBEXXX
Postal account: 60-2316-1
PostFinance AG, 3030 Bern
Tax exemption
Donations to the Swiss Ornithological Institute are tax-deductible in all Cantons.
How we use your donation
The Swiss Ornithological Institute is a private non-profit foundation supported by a wide public. We are politically independent and dedicated to the study and conservation of wild birds.
Research
Photo © Marcel Burkhardt
The Ornithological Institute explores changes in our native birdlife. We investigate how birds adapt to an environment increasingly influenced by humans and what they need to survive.
For example, we use the world's smallest geolocator, developed at the Ornithological Institute, to study where and how birds forage. This kind of information helps us define targeted conservation measures in agricultural areas or in woodlands.
The Ornithological Institute is an international leader in the research on bird migration. Thanks to our geolocator tags that weigh no more than a feather, we gain valuable new insights into migration routes, stop-over sites and wintering grounds.
Conservation
Photo © Lukas Linder
We conduct our research in service of nature. To achieve as much as we can for birds, we work closely with authorities, planners, environmental organisations, farmers and foresters.
Supported by hundreds of volunteers, we keep an eye on bird populations in Switzerland. The data we collect in our monitoring projects provide an important foundation for the conservation of birds and their habitats.
The Swiss species recovery programme for birds benefits endangered species such as Eurasian Hoopoe, Northern Lapwing, Western Capercaillie or Eurasian Scops Owl. But many other species need our help, too.
Information
Photo © Marcel Burkhardt
We provide up-to-date information on what is happening in the world of birds. In exhibitions, books, lectures and via the media, we strive to awaken people's interest, but also to alert them to problems.
Information centre
The Institute's employees respond to dozens of enquiries every day.
Bird care centre
More than 1000 injured or orphaned birds are cared for by specialists at the Ornithological Institute every year.
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Informationen Corona-Virus
Gemäss den Corona-Regelungen des Bundes bleibt das Besuchszentrum bis am 28. Februar 2021 geschlossen.
Unsere Vogelpflegestation funktioniert wie gewohnt weiter. Vögel nehmen wir täglich (Montag-Sonntag) von 09.00-12.00 und von 13.30-17.00 Uhr entgegen.
Aufgrund der verschärften Corona-Massnahmen sind unsere Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter grösstenteils im Home Office. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis, wenn wir momentan nicht alle Anfragen sofort bearbeiten können.
Wir sind Ihnen dankbar, wenn Sie uns primär per Mail kontaktieren, ausser in Notfällen.
Herzlichen Dank für Ihr Verständnis.
Ihre Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach
Informations sur le coronavirus
Selon les mesures de la Confédération contre le coronavirus, le centre de visite sera fermé jusqu’au 28 février 2021.
Notre station de soins fonctionne normalement. Nous réceptionnons les oiseaux tous les jours (lundi-dimanche) de 09.00 à 12.00 et de 13.30 à 17.00.
En raison des mesures Covid plus strictes, la plupart de nos employés télétravaillent depuis leur domicile. Nous ne sommes actuellement pas en mesure de traiter toutes les demandes immédiatement. Nous vous serions reconnaissants de bien vouloir nous contacter principalement par courrier électronique, sauf en cas d'urgence.
Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.
Votre Station ornithologique suisse de Sempach
Informazioni coronavirus
In conformità alle misure della Confederazione contro il coronavirus, il Centro visite è chiuso fino al 28 febbraio 2021.
Il nostro Centro di cura per uccelli continua a funzionare normalmente. Gli uccelli vengono presi in consegna giornalmente (lunedì-domenica) dalle 09.00 alle 12.00 e dalle 13.30 alle 17.00.
A causa delle misure più severe di Corona, la maggior parte dei nostri dipendenti si trova nei loro uffici di casa. Vi preghiamo di comprendere che non possiamo elaborare tutte le richieste di informazioni immediatamente. Vi saremmo grati se poteste contattarci principalmente via e-mail. In caso di emergenza, tuttavia, siamo naturalmente a vostra disposizione. Grazie per la vostra comprensione.
La vostra Stazione ornitologica svizzera
Informations concerning the coronavirus
Due to the measures taken by the Swiss government against the coronavirus, the visitor centre will be closed until February 28th 2021.
Our bird care station continues to operate as usual. We accept birds daily (Monday-Sunday) from 09.00-12.00 and from 13.30-17.00.
Due to the stricter Corona measures, most of our employees are in their home offices. Please understand that we cannot process all inquiries immediately. We would be grateful if you could contact us primarily by e-mail. In case of emergency we are of course available for you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Your Swiss Ornithological Institute