“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.

Reducing the negative impact of overhead power lines on birds was the main topic of the international conference Free Sky for Birds 2026, held on March 10–12 in Bratislava, Slovakia, where experts from across Europe and beyond gathered to share solutions and strengthen international cooperation. The conference brought together 140 participants from 26 countries representing conservation organizations, academic institutions, governmental bodies, energy and railway companies, and manufacturers of protective elements.

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In Romania, 100 nest boxes for the European Roller (Coracias garrulus) were installed within the LIFE Danube Free Sky project with great success. Rollers occupied 28 boxes in 2024 and 39 boxes during the 2025 season. How were the locations for the nest boxes selected, and what criteria had to be met? What makes a site suitable for this spectacular, colorful bird? Journey into the stunning landscapes of the Danube Delta with Alexandru Dorosencu, Senior Scientific Researcher at the Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development, and discover how science and conservation come together to support one of Europe’s most charismatic species!

Watch another short video from series Introducing LIFE Danube Free Sky in Romania, this time with Project Manager Șerban – Ioan Vasile from energy distribution company Rețele Electrice Muntenia, Banat, Dobrogea will introduce you to project activities that took place in the area of the Danube Delta in Romania in order to save our precious birds.