The swans are iconic species, known from various fairy tales and stories thanks to their elegance. They are also threatened by collisions with power lines due to their huge size and weight. Watch the short video made by the Raptor Protection of Slovakia about the species, threats, and monitoring that is being conducted under our project on transmission power lines in Slovakia with cooperation with project partner Slovenská elektrizačná prenosová sústava, a.s. (SEPS) and find out more! :)

The database was designed under action A1 (Elaborate monitoring scheme, develop database and training of participants) and contains all data gathered under actions C1 (Preventing collisions of birds with electric power lines) and C2 (Protecting birds against electrocution on distribution and railway power lines) during the recognition survey.

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In order to ensure birds' safety during their migration routes, the first batch – 640 bird flight diverters have been installed on the high-voltage transmission lines crossing the Danube in Hungary, Százhalombatta. What challenges needed to be overcome and what technology was used for the installation of flight diverters over the Danube? Check out the short video made by our project partner MAVIR - Az energia irányítója and find out more! :)

Awareness-raising is an important part of our project. Notice boards installed in all project countries within the project area will inform the general public, local citizens, and passers-by about our project, its main activities, and goals. Find the map of the locations HERE.

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