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Young birds: Which atlas code to use and how to record birds age?
Towards summer, the number of immature birds increases. As they are a proof of a successful breeding, it is important to report them as correctly as possible.
The atlas code [...]
Tuesday, June 9th, 2020
tipnews
While birdwatching, be irreproachable!
With Black-winged Kite and Rosy Starling we are currently lucky enough to be able to make magnificent observations of beautiful species. We would like to take this opportunity and [...]
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020
avinews
New report: State of birds in Switzerland 2020
The annual publication “The State of Birds in Switzerland” summarises the results of our various monitoring projects, conducted with the support of more than 2000 volunteers [...]
Friday, May 29th, 2020
tipnews
Ducks families
At this time of year more and more ducks families are observed on lakes and rivers. Apart from Mallards, all kinds of wild ducks are monitored by the "monitoring of selected [...]
Saturday, May 16th, 2020
avinews
#StayHomeandWatchOut
The campaign #StayHomeandWatchOut, which was started on many ornitho platforms in mid-March, is a great success! As we enjoy more freedom of movement again it is time to draw a [...]
Thursday, May 14th, 2020
avinews
Unusually high presence of Corncrakes in the midlands
Currently, the number of Corncrake sightings in the midlands exceed by far the average quantity of the last years, see map. So far, singing individuals have been recorded on at [...]
Thursday, May 7th, 2020
tipnews
Precise sightings localization
Precisely localized observations are increasingly in demand, especially during the breeding season. This precision provides essential information for protection and promotion projects.
While [...]
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