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Description
The main problem is the decreasing and unstable populations of plover birds in the section of the Małopolska Vistula Gorge, caused by the lack of breeding success. Feeding the population with young is very limited and insufficient to maintain stability due to large brood losses. The reasons are: overgrowth of habitats and breeding sites, floods and water supplies, mammalian predation, human activity, and the lack of comprehensive and systematic protection of charadriiformes in this area.
The method adopted for the project is comprehensive and assumes active protection, from laying eggs to releasing young animals. Caring for the maintenance of habitats in a proper condition so that the birds can nest, collect eggs and store them in incubators until the hatching of the young, give the hatching young parents, and when there is no such possibility, aviary breeding and releasing the young into the natural environment will eliminated or significantly reduced brood losses.
IThe goal of the project is improved condition of the environment in the Vistula ecosystems.
4 bird species that have improved. 6000 people in whom the level of awareness of bird protection has increased.
The target group of the project are residents, tourists, youth, children, teachers, tourist guides, owners of agritourism farms, animators, representatives of poviats, municipalities, employees of tourist offices and companies from project area. People who will take part in our activities will gain knowledge about bird protection. They will be aware that it is necessary to protect endangered species of birds.
Summary of project results
The project “From the Wisłoka to the Wieprz - active protection of endangered bird species in the Vistula River valley” aimed to address several key conservation issues. The main challenges and goals of the project included:
- Protecting endangered bird species:
The project focused on the protection of endangered bird species of the Vistula Valley, such as the European Oystercatcher, Common Gull, Mediterranean Gull, and Common Ringed Plover. These birds are very few in Poland and threatened with extinction. The main challenge was to find an effective solution to the problem of high breeding losses of these birds.
- Education and raising public awareness:
An important element of the project was to increase public awareness of the importance of protecting birds and their habitats in the Vistula Valley. An education program and cooperation with local communities was implemented.
- Monitoring and research:
The project included systematic research and monitoring of bird populations and habitat condition. This made it possible to assess the effectiveness of the measures taken and adjust conservation strategies.
- Cooperation with local communities and stakeholders:
The project sought to involve local communities, local governments and other stakeholders in conservation activities to ensure the sustainability of the project''s effects.
The project “From the Wisłoka to the Wieprz - active protection of endangered bird species in the Vistula River valley” aimed to address several key conservation issues. The main challenges and goals of the project included:
- Protecting endangered bird species:
The project focused on the protection of endangered bird species of the Vistula Valley, such as the European Oystercatcher, Common Gull, Mediterranean Gull, and Common Ringed Plover. These birds are very few in Poland and threatened with extinction. The main challenge was to find an effective solution to the problem of high breeding losses of these birds.
- Education and raising public awareness:
An important element of the project was to increase public awareness of the importance of protecting birds and their habitats in the Vistula Valley. An education program and cooperation with local communities was implemented.
- Monitoring and research:
The project included systematic research and monitoring of bird populations and habitat condition. This made it possible to assess the effectiveness of the measures taken and adjust conservation strategies.
- Cooperation with local communities and stakeholders:
The project sought to involve local communities, local governments and other stakeholders in conservation activities to ensure the sustainability of the project''s effects.
The main activities that have been implemented:
1. protection of eggs and chicks of endangered bird species. Several hundred endangered birds were rescued and their breeding success increased.
2. Combating predation:
Reducing the pressure of predators (American mink and fox) that threaten the eggs and chicks of birds.
3. Bird and habitat monitoring:
Conduct systematic surveys of the abundance and population status of endangered species.
Documentation of habitat changes and evaluation of the effectiveness of ongoing activities.
4. Education and public awareness:
Organization of an educational ornithological camp for schoolchildren on the Vistula River and lectures for local communities, including schoolchildren, farmers, fishermen and residents.
Distribution of educational materials such as brochures, posters and films promoting nature conservation.
5. Cooperation with local communities and stakeholders:
Involve local governments, NGOs and communities in conservation activities.
Promoting the sustainable use of the Vistula Valley area.
Increase public awareness of the need for nature conservation in the Vistula Valley.
The project has contributed to the preservation of the biodiversity of the Vistula Valley, and its effects have a positive impact on the environment.
The project “From the Wisłoka to the Wieprz - active protection of endangered bird species in the Vistula River valley” aimed to protect four species of waders: European Oystercatcher, Common Gull, Mediterranean Gull, and Common Ringed Plover.
The main project activities that were achieved:
1. monitoring and searching for nests of the mentioned species on the section of the Vistula River from the Wisloka River to the mouth of the Wieprz River
2. securing several hundred eggs by transferring them to incubators and replacing them with dummies in natural nests to protect them from predators and destruction during floods.
3. rearing several hundred chicks of endangered bird species in aviary conditions in situations where it was not possible to return them to natural nests.
4. Release of fully flighted and ringed birds into the wild at the end of the rearing period.
Project impact and beneficiaries:
Local community and tourists: Educational and promotional activities aimed at local residents and tourists were aimed at raising awareness of biodiversity and the importance of protecting piping plovers.
The project was implemented in partnership with the Norwegian organization Norsk Ornitologisk Forening/BirdLife Norway, which enabled the exchange of experience and best practices in bird conservation.
Thanks to its comprehensive approach, the project contributed to strengthening the breeding population of endangered species of piping plovers in the Vistula Valley and raising environmental awareness among the local community.
Summary of bilateral results
The project “”From the Wisłoka to the Wieprz - active protection of endangered bird species in the Vistula River valley” is an initiative aimed at protecting endangered species of waders through active protection, research and educational activities. Implementation of the project in partnership with BirdLife Norge, the donor''s representative, enabled the development of bilateral cooperation and exchange of experience between Poland and Norway in the field of nature conservation.