On May 5 2026, an online monitoring visit was carried out, during which the project progress and achieved milestones have been presented to the representatives of the CINEA agency and ELMEN EEIG - ÚKE SAV institute. Subsequently, on May 7, the field visit of the project sites in Slovakia (Jakubov, SPA Záhorské Pomoravie), Austria (Pama, SPA Parndorfer Platte – Heideboden), and Hungary (Hegyeshalom, SPA Mosoni-sik) was conducted. The implemented measures on the sites were presented during the field visit: installed flight diverters, notice boards and insulated utitlity poles.  

“Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!” is a theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, celebrated on May 9th, highlighting the crucial role of community and citizen science in tracking and protecting migratory species. Every year, more than 1.5 bilion birds migrate through African-Eurasian flyways to nest and raise offspring. While autumn bird migration proceeds gradually, with birds moving primarily in search of food, in the spring—when birds breed—hormones take precedence over food, which is why this migration is shorter and more energy-intensive. Thanks to bird ringing and modern technology, we continously learn more about the fascinating journey of migratory birds.

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Our team in the LIFE Danube Free Sky project is dedicated to saving birds from dangerous power lines. Let us know your views about birds and power lines through this short survey: CLICK HERE. By providing your answers, you will help us to focus our activities. Many thanks for your engagement!

The Danube Delta, one of Europe’s most valuable wetlands and a paradise for wildlife, is known for its extraordinary bird biodiversity. Where the Danube River meets the Black Sea, a mosaic of lakes, reed beds, channels, and flooded forests creates the perfect habitat for hundreds of bird species. From spectacular migratory flocks to rare and protected species, the Delta is a vital refuge, breeding ground, and stopover site along major migration routes. Its rich ecosystems depend entirely on the natural dynamics of water — seasonal floods, flowing channels, and healthy wetlands sustain an incredible diversity of life. Discover the beauty and the importance of the Danube Delta, our project area, with Alexandru Dorosencu, Senior Scientific Researcher at the Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development in Romania.